Lourdes Francois
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with almost 4 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical care treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in neonatal intensive care nursing.
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Halycon Travel Agency
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit
ProLink Healthcare
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN11.2020
Master of Science - Public Administration
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA08.2013
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Central Line Care
- Developmental care
- Continuing education
- Umbilical Catheterization
- Emotional Support
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- CPR
- NRP
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Halycon Travel Agency
03.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit
ProLink Healthcare
11.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Master of Science - Public Administration
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Columbus State University
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