Mary Ann Quino
Fargo,ND
Summary
Compassionate Staff Registered Nurse specialized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Gained practical experience providing critical care to premature and sick newborns, adept at working in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Strong skills include patient advocacy, parent education and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Demonstrated impact through improved patient outcomes and parent satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota
07.2023 - Current
- Ensuring optimal care for critically ill infants, encompassing those born at less than 28 weeks gestation, those with very low birth weight, congenital anomalies, and other medical conditions requiring intensive support.
- Educated parents on infant care techniques and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill neonates.
- Assisted in the delivery room during high-risk deliveries or cesarean sections as needed.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as incubators, phototherapy lights, intravenous pumps.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations and emergencies within the NICU setting.
- Identified potential risks and complications related to preterm infants using clinical judgment skills.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols such as hand hygiene practices or infection control measures.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data and established standards of practice.
- Collaborated with physicians, dietitians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
NMC Royal Women’s Hospital
Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates
03.2016 - 07.2023
- Provided direct patient care to infant born prematurely and critically ill neonates in intensive medical environments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Oversaw ventilator management for critically ill newborns requiring mechanical ventilation support.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while providing direct patient care within the unit.
- Ensured that all equipment used was functioning properly before use on each patient.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of neonates and infants in the NICU, including vital signs, growth measurements, and other health indicators.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on NICU protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for NICU patients, ensuring a smooth transition to home or follow-up care settings.
- Monitored babies' weight gain and loss, breathing patterns, temperature regulation, blood pressure levels, reporting any significant changes immediately to medical staff members.
- Educated families on neonatal health issues and care techniques.
- Developed relationships with families of NICU patients by providing emotional support during their stay at the hospital.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center
Manila, Philippines
10.2011 - 03.2016
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill infants and premature babies in NICU.
- Assessed the health and condition of neonatal patients in order to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted with delivery room resuscitations when needed.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure for newborns.
- Performed physical assessments of newborns according to established protocols.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as phototherapy, intubation, and umbilical line placement.
- Assisted with feeding tube placements and provided enteral feedings as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Medical Center College of AST
Philippines10-2009
Skills
- Neonatal assessment
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Building trust and rapport
- Ventilator management (HFJV, HFOV, CMV, CPAP, RAM, HFNC, LFNC)
- Tracheostomy care
- Ostomy care
- Direct patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Administering immunizations
- Medication and IV administration
- Assisting with central line insertions
- NRP and BLS trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Sanford Health
07.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
NMC Royal Women’s Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2023
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center
10.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Medical Center College of AST
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