Lori Essick
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Accomplished Certified Registered Nurse from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, adept in neonatal intensive care with a proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and emotional support. Excelled in a leadership role, enhancing patient satisfaction and mentoring staff, while proficient in all aspects of neonatal critical care techniques. Passionate about providing exceptional, holistic family centered care that maximizes patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
08.1992 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Developed and assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Functioned in a charge 1 and charge 2 role providing leadership in a Level IV 95 bed NICU
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
High Point, NC09.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC07.1992
Skills
Breastfeeding support
Nursing Documentation
Endotracheal tube care
Umbilical Line Care
Central Line Care
Developmental care
Feeding Assistance
Parenteral Nutrition
Tracheostomy Care
Health Education
Discharge Planning
Phototherapy
Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
Neonatal Resuscitation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Chest Physiotherapy
Premature care
Emotional Support
Intravenous therapy
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- RNC NIC-Registered Nurse Certified NICU
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
08.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College