Laicah Quintero
Auburn Hills,MI
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse capable of delivering exceptional level of care to multitude of patients. Strong attention to details & diverse nursing skill-set well suited for emergent situations & settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
10.2017 - Current
- Provided high level of quality care in a 65 beds neonatal intensive care unit. Duties include management of newborn patient on BCPAP, operate cardiorespiratory monitor, and perform car seat monitoring, new born screen & congenital heart defect screening.
- Perform developmental cares administer EBM/formula, collect infant lab work via UAC/UVC/heel stick, manages patients on phototherapy, administration of blood products, IV therapy, medication administration, breastfeeding assessment & documentation in care connect.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
RN Staff Nurse
Driscoll Urgent Care 5945 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Evaluated & triage 40-110 patients. Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Appointed as charge nurse supervising 3 nurses, 3 CMA’s, 3 MOS, and 3 MD’s.
- Assess physician with minor laceration repair, fracture care, ortho glass splinting & wound care.
- Perform follow-up calls & coordinate with healthcare team & family for any abnormal findings on x-ray & lab results.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
University Medical/El Paso Children’s Hospital Intermediate Care Nursery
Alameda, El Paso, TX
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Responsible for the immediate & special care of newborn babies
- Performed bedside care & help RN’s reinforce patient family teaching on patient care
- Proficient ability to handle newborn with proper care and safety.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
General Santos City, Philippines04.2007
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication & critical skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Can easily adapt
- Empathy & ability to nurture
Certification
Registered Nurse State of Michigan
Registered Nurse State of Texas
Licensed Vocational Nurse State of Texas
NRP,STABLE,BLS,CPN
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
10.2017 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Driscoll Urgent Care 5945 Saratoga Blvd
03.2015 - 02.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
University Medical/El Paso Children’s Hospital Intermediate Care Nursery
03.2011 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
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