Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving, and time management. Successfully managed a unit of 50 beds, enhancing patient care through effective communication and individualized care plans, contributing to improved outcomes in high-stress environments.
Experienced as a Charge Nurse, managing unit of 50 beds, creating nursing assignments, coordinating admissions and discharges.
Trained as a Transport RN for both incoming and going neonatal transfer patients.
Administered medications and treatments according to neonatal care protocols and physician orders.
Administered medications and treatments as per neonatal care protocols and physician orders.
Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for neonates.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
Supported training of new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the unit.
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients. Cross trained in pediatrics medsurg and PICU.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
1 Year 4 Months
Cook Children's Medical Center | 11.2021 - 03.2023
Administered medications and treatments according to neonatal care protocols and physician orders.
Educated families on neonatal care, enhancing understanding and support during critical periods.
Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care delivery processes.
Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients. Cross trained in Pediatric ICU.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
5 Years 3 Months
Baylor All Saints Medical Center | 06.2021 - 2022
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
10 Months
Mclane Children's Hospital Scott & White | 07.2020 - 05.2021
Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient progress from a nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler | Tyler, TX | 05.2020
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