Molly Matzke
Torrance,CA
Summary
Compassionate and professional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse with 2.5-years of experience in a Level III NICU who provides safe evidence-based neonatal care to the smallest and sickest of patients. Capable of critical thinking and acting quickly in stressful emergency situations. Effective communication skills with interdisciplinary team to provide the most specialized plan of care to each patient. Currently looking for a position as a neonatal nurse to contribute to the achievement of the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital objectives of providing efficient patient-centered care to neonates and their families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
St Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka
01.2021 - Current
- Educated and effectively communicated with patients families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, care and management.
- Administered medications and treatments safely via oral, NG/OG, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed complex patient care including HFOV, PICC lines, UAC, UVC, Therapeutic Hypothermia, Micro-preemies, and a large range of conditions and treatments.
- Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.
- Attended all high-risk and Cesarean-section deliveries, stabilizing infants in a level III NICU, providing care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and other team members to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Provided Leadership as Charge Nurse and didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses.
Senior Practicum
Franciscan Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized and provided independent clinical care to ill infants in a Level III NICU
- Utilized strong assessment skills and monitored patients closely for infections or any status change, to provide total patient care to infants across a range of severity
- Worked with a Multi-disciplinary team to provide direct, evidence-based patient care to critically ill term and preterm infants
- Maintained equipment and accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Developed and provided a caring and safe environment for each patient and their families
- Documented the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
Student Nurse
Community Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked on Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby and Neonatal Intensive Care Units
- Assisted during delivery, provided postpartum patient assessment and care, and provided newborn assessment, screening and NICU patient care
- Supported and educated women and their partner through labor and delivery and shortly thereafter
- Encouraged and supported mother and baby bonding through skin-to-skin, early initiation of breastfeeding, and a 'golden hour' of uninterrupted time directly after birth with mom, baby and no medical intervention unless required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
06.2019
Skills
- Patient and family advocate and educator
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor
- Intravenous therapy delivery through assisting with placing, managing and removing UVC, UAC, PIV, PICC lines
- Experience with high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), endotracheal intubation mechanical ventilation, noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV), CPAP
- EPIC and Cerner EMR user
- Assessment, admission and treatment of critically-ill preterm and term infants
Certification
STABLE
BLS- AHA Healthcare Provider
NRP- Advanced Provider
CA Registered Nurse License #95217077
IN Registered Nurse License #28265234
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
St Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka
01.2021 - Current
Senior Practicum
Franciscan Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2019
Student Nurse
Community Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
STABLE
BLS- AHA Healthcare Provider
NRP- Advanced Provider
CA Registered Nurse License #95217077
IN Registered Nurse License #28265234
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