Laura Wahl
Spring,TX
Summary
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Registered Nurse with significant experience in neonatal intensive care. Demonstrates strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and patient care expertise. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and prepared for dynamic and high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Level III, NICU
Houston Methodist Willowbrook
09.2014 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care to critically ill neonates in NICU setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and assessed patient conditions continuously.
- Educated families on neonatal care, fostering informed decision-making and emotional support.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically-ill neonates requiring respiratory support while continually assessing their response to therapy.
- HFOV, iNO, Mechanical Ventilation, Bubble CPAP, HFNC and NC
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and specialized knowledge of neonatal care techniques.
- Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.
- Served as Relief Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse Level IV, NICU
Texas Children's Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2013
- Delivered high-quality neonatal care in critical and complex situations.
- Monitored vital signs and implemented interventions for premature infants.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment to monitor vital signs, track patient progress, and identify areas for improvement in care delivery.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically-ill neonates requiring respiratory support while continually assessing their response to therapy. HFOV, iNO, Mechanical Ventilation, Bubble CPAP, HFNC and NC.
- Provided support for Families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX12-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-2007
Skills
- UVC/UAC & central line management
- Family-centered care
- Premature, VLBW and ELBW infant care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Developmental care
- Chest tube management
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Blood transfusion administration
Certification
- RNC-NIC
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Level III, NICU
Houston Methodist Willowbrook
09.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse Level IV, NICU
Texas Children's Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College