Lindsay Cossey
Denver,CO
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse experienced in caring for complex neonatal diagnoses within a Level IV NICU. Committed to providing emotional support and effective communication, enhancing patient outcomes and family education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
08.2021 - Current
- Compassionately and confidently cared for critically ill neonates in an 84-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Presented bedside rounds, facilitated daily plan of care, and communicated effectively with neonatal providers
- Ensured patient safety by complying with hospital policies and utilizing available resources
- Provided emotional support and detailed education to parents preparing to take home a medically complex child
- Prepared infants for surgical procedures and monitored post operatively, managing lines, drains, and titrating medication drips
- Managed oxygen therapy including endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomies, inhaled nitric oxide, and non invasive positive pressure ventilation
- Cared for complex diagnoses including, but not limited to: CDH, HIE, myelomeningocele, gastroschisis, TEF/EA, meconium aspiration, congenital heart defects, fetal hydrops, necrotizing enterocolitis, and various genetic conditions
- Attended in house deliveries for complex fetal diagnoses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2021
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Premature infant care
- Ventilator management
- Developmental care
- Tracheostomy care
- Time management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Surgical preparation
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Neonatal assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- RNC-NIC
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
- NICU CRRT Committee
- Small Baby Committee
- NICU Delivery Team
- Sunshine Committee
- NICU Mentorship Program
VOLUNTEER WORK
- One World Health: Kyenjojo, Uganda
- Mission Discovery: Port Au Prince, Haiti
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
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