Mary De Leon
2095 Sunset Lake Brownsville,United States
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with experience in providing critical care to neonates, infants, and children in a hospital setting. Possess strong skills in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan development. Noted for ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate empathetically with families during difficult times.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville, Texas
08.2021 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated the health of newborns.
- Provided comprehensive care to premature, ill, or high-risk infants.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate and temperature of neonates.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
- Demonstrated advanced practice care for sick neonates with varying acuity in neonatal ICU setting, utilizing established professional standards.
- Interpreted diagnostic lab data and radiographic images to create effective care plan.
- Monitored ventilators and incubators to care for newborns and infants.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Brownsville, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated the health of newborns.
- Provided comprehensive care to premature, ill, or high-risk infants.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures on infants.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
- Assisted in resuscitation efforts for newborns who required assistance at birth.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving neonatal patients.
- Recognized any changes in the condition of the baby's health status and reported them to the attending physician.
- Demonstrated advanced practice care for sick neonates with varying acuity in neonatal ICU setting, utilizing established professional standards.
- Monitored ventilators and incubators to care for newborns and infants.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tania Jalil d.b.a. Sunshine Pediatrics
Brownsville, Texas
10.2009 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Developed individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Texas A & M at Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided guidance and support to students in the clinical setting.
- Assessed student performance in the clinical setting, providing feedback as needed.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging critical thinking skills among students.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
06.2000 - 08.2021
- Charge Nurse in Newborn and NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Collaborate with Neonatologist on plan of care for neonates
- Attend high risk vaginal deliveries and C-Sections
- Care for neonates on Nitric Oxide, Oscillators, Ventilators
- Care for neonates with central lines (UVC, UAC, Femoral and PIC lines)
Education
Post Masters Certificate - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas08-2018
Masters of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas05-2009
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas05-2004
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12-1992
Skills
- Collaboration with doctors and nurses
- Time management
- Care of high risk neonates
- Leadership
- Intubation of infants
- UVC/UAC line placement
- Lumbar puncture
- PICC line placement
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Texas A & M at Corpus Christi
06.2022 - 05.2024
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Valley Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Valley Baptist Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tania Jalil d.b.a. Sunshine Pediatrics
10.2009 - Current
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
06.2000 - 08.2021
Post Masters Certificate - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Arlington
Masters of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Brownsville
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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