Molly L. Van Winkle
Summerfield,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) with a career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developed strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Assisted Dr. Cherrie (Heller) Welch by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Participated in research projects by consenting 75+ patients and executing experiments.
- Administered aEEGs to premature neonates to evaluate the effectiveness of predicting infection.
- Cooperated with other research assistants to develop and test new aEEG protocols.
Neonatal and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
08.2001 - 05.2010
- Developed individualized treatment plans for up to 20 neonates/shift with complex medical needs.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Performed surgical procedures including the placement of chest tubes, central umbilical venous/arterial catheters, peripheral central venous catheters and peripheral arterial lines.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated response of patients to interventions by reviewing clinical outcomes, goals met and patient and family satisfaction.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Provided developmental screenings to post-NICU graduates to ensure developmental milestones were being met.
Registered Nurse
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response for up to four critically-ill patients/shift.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided patient and family-centered care during the NICU stay to enhance overall healing and patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC08-2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-1998
Skills
- Pediatric physical exams
- Collaboration among various health professionals to promote optimal patient outcomes
- Medical management of up to 20 neonates at a time including diagnosis and all medication and TPN ordering
- Vitals monitoring
- IV management
- Medical chart management
- Infectious disease control
- Palliative care
- Precepting
- Discharge coordination
- Field research
- NRP Instructor
Certification
RN, PNP-PC, NNP
Hobbies
spending time with my family, gardening, painting and reading
Timeline
Research Assistant
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
04.2008 - 05.2010
Neonatal and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
08.2001 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
08.1998 - 08.2001
RN, PNP-PC, NNP
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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