Monica Bustad
La Center,WA
Summary
Dedicated NICU nurse with 25 years of direct patient care in both Level III and Level IV units. Managing a vast array of patients with a multitude of diagnoses and conditions. Encouraging family-centered care while supporting the delicate needs of the neonate. Leading and mentoring staff as a Charge Nurse for over 23 years. Skilled delivery room management of the neonate, attending delivers for 24 years. Well-organized, exceptional time management, analytical problem-solving abilities with advanced clinical expertise.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Designated Charge RN
Providence Portland Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Fostered a culture of professional development among staff by encouraging participation in educational opportunities and providing constructive feedback during performance evaluations.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction ratings by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care to all patients regardless of background or condition severity.
Registered Charge Nurse
Southwest Washington Medical Center
12.2006 - 08.2022
- Providing care to critically ill neonates in a family-centered care setting.
- Assisting Advanced Practice providers with patient care needs.
- Independent in caring for all patients from stable neonates to patients on advanced life support.
- Effective and respected as a leader.
- Mentoring staff as the Charge Nurse in NICU and Pediatrics.
- Managing day to day unit operations, patient assignments and staffing matrix.
- Assisting with discharge needs and planning for NICU and Pediatric patients.
- Strong teamwork within the units of Family Birth, NICU, and Pediatrics.
- Calm and focused disposition with effective communication skills.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Staff RN
St Charles Medical Center
10.2008 - 07.2011
- Independently providing care to a variety of neonates and their families in an On-Call position for the NICU.
- Years of experience in neonate health allowed me to provide competent, and compassionate care in a new environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with both staff and providers.
- Filling staffing needs in both acute and basic patient care assignments.
- Personal flexibility and dependability in scheduling allowed me to fill last-minute staffing crisis.
Registered Charge Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital
07.2000 - 12.2006
- High level of critical care provided to neonates with vast diagnosis and disease processes.
- Working both independently and a member of an integral team to support the needs of the patients and their families.
- Level I through Level IV neonatal care including bedside ECMO and Neonatal Therapeutic Hypothermia.
- Leading and mentoring staff as the Charge RN in a 48 bed NICU, managing daily operations, staffing needs and surgical scheduling.
- Coordinating neonatal transports as an incoming referral center, as well as patients from our hospital-based birthing unit.
- Precepting and orienting new and existing staff to a variety of patient care assignments and procedures.
- Highly competent team-member in attending and stabilizing neonates in the delivery room setting.
- Provided care to both pediatric and PICU patients as a float RN.
- An integral part of discharge planning and follow up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT2000
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clear communication skills
- High level of autonomy
- Emotional intelligence
- In-depth knowledge of neonatal health
- Patient and family advocate
- Skillfully manages time and workload
- Managing and mentoring staff development
- Coordinates complex discharge needs
- Self-motivated and driven
- Energetic Team Player
- Solid team-building skills and experience
- Direct leadership of staff as designated Charge RN
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Washington, License number RN00164641,2006
- Registered Nurse in Oregon, License number 200040558RN, 2000
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS for Healthcare Providers - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Designated Charge RN
Providence Portland Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Staff RN
St Charles Medical Center
10.2008 - 07.2011
Registered Charge Nurse
Southwest Washington Medical Center
12.2006 - 08.2022
Registered Charge Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital
07.2000 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
- Registered Nurse in Washington, License number RN00164641,2006
- Registered Nurse in Oregon, License number 200040558RN, 2000
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS for Healthcare Providers - Basic Life Support
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