Lela Kate Crotwell
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in newborn stabilization, transition care, dermatology, and laser procedures. Collaborates effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in providing comprehensive patient care and fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Adept at working in fast-paced healthcare settings while maintaining a high standard of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Newborn Transition
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr. -B’ham,AL 35209
06.2023 - Current
- Attend deliveries to intercept, assess, and care for newborns post delivery. I will also take the newborn to the “well baby” nursery for further monitoring if more transition/stabilization time is required.
- Order and administer newborn vaccines/medications/labwork (including PKU state screens).
- Perform NRP and work in tandem with NICU team/pediatricians/neonatologists when necessary.
- Assist moms with lactation needs such as initial latch, positioning, and breast-feeding education.
- Promote and assist in skin to skin contact during recovery post delivery.
- “Well baby” nursery duties such as baths, circumcision preparation, and frenotomy assistance.
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TECHNICIAN
Grandview Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Clerical/secretarial and computer related tasks related to patient information, charts, and status within the NICU
- Inventory, cleaning, and disinfection of patient rooms and patient equipment
- Restocking of nurses carts, patient rooms, medication room, and inventory closets throughout the shift
- Taking and recording of vital signs, diaper changes, and occasional feeding and comforting of the patients
- Transporting and delivering of patient lab work and medications to and from the NICU.
MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN
Dermatology and Laser of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
12.2011 - 02.2019
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimens for tests.
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Assisted physicians during surgery and appointments.
- Performed a large range of laser procedures on patients including laser hair removal, tattoo removal, Fraxel resurfacing, IPL, Quadralse C02 resurfacing, VBeam, Ulthera, Clear and Brilliant, and PDT treatments.
- Maintained detailed records of all performed treatments, aiding in accurate follow-up appointments and tracking progress over time.
- Educated clients on post-treatment care instructions, ensuring optimal results from their procedures.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to create a multidisciplinary approach to skincare, enhancing patient results.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
05.2023
Masters Esthetician License
Aveda Institute
Birmingham, AL11-2011
Skills
- PKU forms
- Electronic infant foot print scanning
- Cerner EMR
- EMA Dermatology EMR
- Infant EKG monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Operating a large variety of cosmetic and medical lasers
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- NRP
- NRN
- Licensed Esthetician
Additional Information
I am interested in relocating.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Newborn Transition
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TECHNICIAN
Grandview Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN
Dermatology and Laser of Alabama
12.2011 - 02.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
Masters Esthetician License
Aveda Institute