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Overview
Work History
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Lydia Hegemann BSN,RN

Fruita,CO

Summary

NICU Nurse with extensive experience at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, specializing in patient care coordination and team leadership. Qualified Charge Nurse with a strong track record in leadership roles and overseeing shift activities. Demonstrated clinical skills and sound judgment in diverse aspects of patient care. Proven ability to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NICU Charge Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
Grand Junction, Colorado
10.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Managed unit staffing levels to maintain optimal patient care standards.
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to protocols and quality care.
  • Facilitated effective communication among medical teams to address patient needs.
  • Delegated tasks based on staff qualifications to optimize performance.
  • Directed unit personnel while promoting quality care for diverse patient populations.
  • Maintained strong relationships between nursing department and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, including cardiac arrest and respiratory distress.

Staff Registered Nurse, NICU

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
Grand Junction, Colorado
08.2020 - Current
  • Delivered direct patient care to critically ill newborns in NICU.
  • Monitored vital signs and administered medications per physician prescriptions.
  • Advocated for patient safety by escalating issues as necessary.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
  • Launched NICU Graduation Program, gifting signed books to families.
  • Managed time effectively with various patient acuities, supporting colleagues when needed.
  • Educated families on neonatal care while providing emotional support.
  • Assisted in advanced life support procedures and emergency interventions.

PreOp/PACU RN

Grand Valley Surgical Center
Grand Junction, CO
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assessed and documented PreOp and PACU patients’ medical histories and medications to ensure safety.
  • Provided comprehensive post-operative education for plastic, ENT, orthopedic, and general surgeries.
  • Facilitated care coordination among surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff.

Pediatric Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Junction, CO
11.2017 - 08.2020
  • Provides age-appropriate, holistic care for children to young adults with a variety of physical and mental disabilities as well as acute/chronic medical and surgical conditions
  • Assessment and documentation of patient's symptoms and medical history
  • Bedside skills including: IV starts, lab draws, medication administration, NG tubes, respiratory care management, and wound care.
  • Facilitates coordination of care between a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, physical/occupational therapies, and psychiatric care

OB/GYN Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Junction, CO
05.2015 - 10.2017
  • Conducted assessments and documented postpartum mothers, newborns, antepartum patients, and GYN surgical cases.
  • Responded rapidly to emergencies involving postpartum mothers and newborns.
  • Delivered patient education and emotional support to new mothers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
12.2014

Skills

  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Strong work ethic
  • Time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Patient assessment and care coordination
  • Clinical documentation and charting
  • Effective communication skills
  • Issue resolution strategies
  • Patient care standards and safety procedures
  • Personal integrity and professionalism
  • Cultural competency in healthcare
  • Evidence-based nursing practices
  • Decision-making abilities
  • Compassionate patient care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License, RN.1631950
  • Basic Life Support, 9/24
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 09/24

Accomplishments

  • Two time Daisy award nomination
  • Completed elective Small Baby Education

Timeline

NICU Charge Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
10.2023 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse, NICU

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
08.2020 - Current

PreOp/PACU RN

Grand Valley Surgical Center
05.2020 - 08.2020

Pediatric Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital
11.2017 - 08.2020

OB/GYN Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Mesa University

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