Mary Alice Lenard
Denair
Summary
Dedicated and skilled NICU Registered Nurse with experience in a Level IV NICU providing complex, post-operative, and evidence-based care to critically ill and extremely premature infants.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley Children’s Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Provided critical care for premature and high-risk infants in the level IV NICU environment.
- Provide 1:2 and 1:3 care for critically ill neonates, including those requiring mechanical ventilation and surgical intervention.
- Administer TPN, IV fluids, and NICU-specific medication dosages based on weight and gestational age.
- Skilled in advanced airway and feeding support, including tracheostomy care, gastrostomy (G-tube) management, and nasogastric/orogastric (NG/OG) tube insertion.
- Collaborate with neonatologist, RTs, and lactation consultants to deliver individualized care.
- Educate and support parents on infant care, breastfeeding and discharge planning.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
Medical Scribe Assistant
Nevada Professional Scribe
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Recorded patient histories and physical examinations accurately during clinical encounters.
- Assisted healthcare providers with documentation in electronic health record systems to ensure compliance.
- Streamlined data entry processes, enhancing documentation efficiency and reducing errors.
- Collaborated with medical staff to prioritize tasks and improve workflow within fast-paced environments.
- Assisted in minimizing potential errors through vigilant proofreading of all dictated reports before submission into EHR systems.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2026
Associates of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12.2024
Skills
- Neonatal critical care
- Surgical intervention support
- IV fluid management
- Medication dosage calculation
- Advanced airway support
- Tracheostomy management
- G-tube care
- EHR documentation compliance
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse - CA, License# RN95406901 - Expires January 2027
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - Expires April 2026
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) - Expires March 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valley Children’s Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical Scribe Assistant
Nevada Professional Scribe
04.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associates of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College