Merilee Cole
Billings,MT
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified Neonatal Intensive Care nurse with over 14 years of experience in a level III NICU. Skilled at providing comprehensive care for preterm and compromised newborns. Detail-oriented, level headed, and motivated team leader. Looking for challenging, long-term position as a charge nurse.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- NICU Flight
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
Billings, MT
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Registered Nurse- NICU Flight
Billings Clinic Hospital
Billings, MT
04.2017 - 06.2023
- Utilized nursing processes to deliver quality care to critically ill patients aboard fixed-wing aircrafts and ground ambulances.
- Stabilization and transport of neonatal and pediatric patients up to 10 kg throughout the region.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Billings Clinic Hospital
Billings, MT
07.2010 - 06.2023
- Provide complex care including HFO/iNO, PICC, UVC, and body cooling
- Attend high-risk deliveries and implemented appropriate level of care
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Emergency Room
South Big Horn County Hospital
Lovell, WY
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Billings Clinic- Billings MT
Billings, Montana
05.2002 - 05.2009
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Skills
- Registered Nurse, 2010
- RNC-NIC Certification 2014 to current
- Flight Nurse- 2017-current
- C-NPT Certification- 2023 to current
- NRP Certification 2012 to current
- STABLE Program- 2012 to current
- STABLE Instructor- 2019-2022
- PALS Certification- 2015 to current
- BLS- 2009 to current
- Outreach Education- STABLE instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse- NICU Flight
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- NICU Flight
Billings Clinic Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, NICU
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2010 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse- Emergency Room
South Big Horn County Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
Certified Nurse Assistant
Billings Clinic- Billings MT
05.2002 - 05.2009
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