Melissa Ziegler
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Dynamic NICU RN with extensive experience at University MD Medical Center, skilled in neonatal resuscitation and family-centered care. Recognized for enhancing patient survival rates through critical assessments and interventions. Committed to teamwork and collaboration, ensuring seamless transitions of care while providing education and support to families during challenging times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
04.2014 - Current
- Perform thorough physical assessments on newborns daily to detect early signs of potential complications or abnormalities requiring attention.
- Attend deliveries as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, stabilizing newborns in adherence to NRP guidelines, implementing life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Serve as a resource nurse in the unit when needed, offering guidance and insight regarding best practices in neonatal care nursing.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Implement family-centered care strategies by involving parents in bedside rounding discussions and encouraging their active participation in infant care decisions.
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Advocated for needs of neonates and their families, ensuring their voices are heard in care planning discussions.
NICU RN
University MD Medical Center
02.2008 - 03.2014
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
- Skilled in monitoring vital signs, lab values, and diagnostic results to identify trends requiring intervention or further evaluation from physicians.
- Assisted with high-risk deliveries as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, implementing life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and lumbar punctures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Enhanced patient survival rates by providing critical care and monitoring for premature and critically ill newborns.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care from NICU to home by coordinating with healthcare providers and family members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Baltimore, MD12-2007
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Family-centered care
- Developmental care
- Neonatal resuscitation
Certification
- NRP- 2/2027
- BLS- 7/2025
- STABLE- 7/2026
Timeline
RN
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
04.2014 - Current
NICU RN
University MD Medical Center
02.2008 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
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