Molly Southard
Jacksonville
Summary
Clinical nursing professional with experience in delivering high-quality patient care and facilitating effective healthcare practices in high acuity settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving desired outcomes, and adapting to changing needs. Experienced with clinical resource management, focused on enhancing patient outcomes and improving nursing processes. Utilizes evidence-based practices to support staff and streamline operations. Known for reliability, leadership, and fostering positive healthcare environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Resource Nurse, NICU
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Contributed to policy development for improved nursing practice, ensuring alignment with current regulations and best-practice standards.
- Provided NICU expertise to bedside staff by serving as a go-to resource for various patient care questions.
- Promoted a culture of safety through consistent adherence to infection control practices and regulatory standards. Tracked several quality indicators including CLABSIs, UEs, and VAP/VAEs.
- Developed comprehensive educational materials that fostered greater understanding of health conditions among diverse patient populations. Created a NICU Resource Page for easy and efficient access to protocols, guidelines, and educational resources.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing evidence-based clinical protocols. Implemented several initiatives focused on infection prevention in the ELBW population.
- Increased staff competency with ongoing education and training sessions, tailored to individual needs. Established a monthly Education Hour to promote higher level understanding of common NICU diagnoses. Performed monthly Rolling Cart Education opportunities.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Wolfson Children's Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Leveraged evidence-based assessment skills to establish patient-appropriate interventions.
- Managed care for critically or intensively ill patients a level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, specifically with ELBW patients.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary medical team to continuously evaluate and update patients' treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Aya Healthcare and Medical Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Contracted employee in various high acuity Neonatal Intensive Care units.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Functioned in a Charge Nurse role including supporting the NICU team in high-risk deliveries, admissions, and ongoing NICU care while managing staffing and assignment-making.
- Served on Unit Council as Co-Chair that coordinated education of staff and evidence-based guideline and protocol creation.
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones
NICU Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Completed Nurse Residency Program and researched and presented evidence-based practice project "NAS Scoring in the Neonatal ICU".
- Served as Co-Chair for Employee Engagement Council that aimed to increase moral and retention in the unit.
Education
Master of Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Virginia School of Nursing
Charlottesville, VA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Roanoke College
Salem, VA05-2012
Skills
- Support and education
- Quality improvement
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Clinical procedure improvements
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Family education
- Resource utilization
Timeline
Clinical Resource Nurse, NICU
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Wolfson Children's Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, NICU
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2020 - 11.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Aya Healthcare and Medical Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2022
NICU Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
07.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Virginia School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Roanoke College
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