Margaret Mills, RN
Cross Junction,VA
Summary
Compassionate and hard working registered nurse with over 10 years experience in Winchester Medical Center's Level III NICU seeking full time NICU position. Extensive knowledge in neonatal care, assessment, procedures, medications, and ability to apply this knowledge in high stress situations. Strong team player with excellent time management skills. Dedicated to empowering families during their NICU stay and involving them in infant's care whenever possible. Passionate about breastfeeding and helping mothers to be successful in their nursing journey with their sick or premature infant.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
05.2013 - Current
- Care for premature and/or sick infants in a compassionate and skilled manner. Feed, bathe, comfort, assess for pain, monitor vital signs, administer medication and monitor for side effects.
- Monitor for and identifying subtle changes in condition that require medical intervention or modification of treatment plans. Communicate frequently with providers about changes in infant status.
- Assist with procedures such as central line placement, intubation, lumbar punctures, ROP exams, circumcisions.
- Reduce infection rates with strict adherence to policy and hand hygiene.
- Provide extensive education and emotional support to NICU parents.
- Support new mothers with breastfeeding education and assistance.
- Support new nurses and educate nursing students.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sentera RMH Medical Center
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Managed a team of 2-6 beds with varying acuity levels and diagnoses.
- Assessed, treated, monitored, and responded to the changing status of patients in a timely and effective manner.
- Performed medication administration, IV therapy, EKG, labs. Assisted with codes, central line placement, chest tubes, intubations.
- Collaborated with care team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05.2012
Associates of Arts And Sciences -
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05.2009
Skills
- 10 years experience in Level III NICU
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize patient and unit needs
- Deep understanding of infant developmental needs
- Knowledge of policies and procedures at WMC
- Proven track record in assessment, intervention, and documentation
- Highly trained in central line care, CLABSI prevention, ELBW, total body cooling, resuscitation
- Family and patient support
- Breastfeeding expertise
- BLS/STABLE/NRP
Certification
- NRP 2013-current
- STABLE 2013-current
- BLS-2012-current
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
05.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sentera RMH Medical Center
07.2012 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Associates of Arts And Sciences -
Lord Fairfax Community College
- NRP 2013-current
- STABLE 2013-current
- BLS-2012-current
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