Natalie Garrett
Hurlburt Field
Summary
Dynamic Pediatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at White-Wilson Medical Center, excelling in patient education and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective pain management. Skilled in immunization administration and fostering strong relationships with families, ensuring optimal health outcomes for children and their caregivers.
Pediatric healthcare professional with strong track record in providing high-quality care to children and adolescents. Proven ability to handle diverse medical conditions and emergencies with precision and calm. Effective team collaborator, reliable in adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination.
Reliable and flexible team player with expertise in pediatric , neonatal, and postpartum treatments as well as emergency response.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with women's services, neonatal, and pediatric specialties.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
White-Wilson Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Mentored new nurses and provided guidance on best practices in pediatric nursing, elevating the standard of care within the department
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Charge nurse
- A Member of the Hospital's Nurse Practice Council and Co-Chair of the Couplet Care Unit Nurse Practice Council.
- Assisted lactation consultants in addressing breastfeeding challenges faced by new mothers, offering guidance on latch techniques and positioning.
- Assisted healthcare providers with medical procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, and neonatal resuscitations when necessary.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify potential complications in both the mother and baby during the birthing process.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify and respond to emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to mothers and newborns.
- Coordinated discharge planning for mother-baby pairs, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and support upon leaving the hospital
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing high-risk pregnancies or neonatal issues, fostering a sense of trust and understanding.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Neuro /Registered Nurse, PCU
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX04-2010
Skills
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Asthma management
- Vital data collection
- Growth and development monitoring
- Pediatric nursing care
- Child development
- Behavioral management
- Neonatal care
- Patient intake
- Immunization administration
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
White-Wilson Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2019
Neuro /Registered Nurse, PCU
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
07.2010 - 08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
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