NATASHA NIKKI ROLDAN
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse (RN) With 9 years of direct patient care experience. Having the ability to balance both clinical skills and compassionate patient care. I have gained confidence in performing tasks yet flexible and skilled in dealing with different kinds of cases. With progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Neonatal ICU
Northwell-Staten Island university Hospital-North
01.2020 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill neonatal patients, including preterm infants, infants with congenital anomalies, and those requiring surgical interventions.
- Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and perform treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and social workers, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate parents and family members on neonatal care techniques, breastfeeding support, and discharge instructions, fostering a supportive environment.
- Maintain accurate and thorough electronic medical records, documenting patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based research projects to enhance patient outcomes and improve clinical practices.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication between medical staff and parents.
Nursing Care Coordinator
New Vanderbilt Rehab Care Center
11.2019 - 01.2020
- The Care Coordinator works in collaboration and continuous partnership with 40-45 residents chronically ill or “high-risk” patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources in a team
- Facilitates a “shared goal model” within and across settings to achieve coordinated high-quality care that is patient and family centered.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nursing care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
Registered Nurse– Travel Nurse
Westways Staffing Services Travel Nursing
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Goal: To assist the patient in achieving their health care goals for discharge, preparing the patient for continued rehabilitation at the other facility and educating and family about their medical condition
- Acted as patient advocate and implement total patient care for 6-10 high acuity patients in morning shifts and 10-12 patients in night shifts
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care and accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments and medications.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
HCA/Med Tech
Caring Arms Provider, Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and cared for at least 7 clients each shift in acute care setting
- Provided care including, maintaining oxygen needs, suppository administration, colostomy bag, catheter care, one to two-person transfer and lifts, vital signs, AC/PC care
- Provided companionship and getting patients through changing times
- Created activities of the patient's interest to provide the highest quality of life.
Registered Staff Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Cared for infants transitioning to extra uterine life
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborn and infants from Delivery Room to Neonatal Care unit
- Critical assessments
- Nutritional assessment, specialized feeding, dressing change, catheter insertions, IV infusions, arterial, intravenous therapy and assisted obtaining samples through PICC/ central lines
- Utilized specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
Philippines01.2014
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Developmental care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Premature infant care
- Feeding Tube Care
- Central Catheter Care
- Phototherapy
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Time management abilities
Licensure Examinations Certifications
- U.S. Registered Nurse, Board of Nursing in Texas, New Mexico, and New York
- Registered Nurse, Board of Nursing, Professional Regulation Commission of the Republic of the Philippines
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP Certified)
Research
3-D STORYBOOK: Effects on Surgical Knowledge and Pediatric Anxiety among 4-6 years old Children, http://www.aornjournal.org/article/S0001-2092(15)00487-1/abstract
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Neonatal ICU
Northwell-Staten Island university Hospital-North
01.2020 - Current
Nursing Care Coordinator
New Vanderbilt Rehab Care Center
11.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse– Travel Nurse
Westways Staffing Services Travel Nursing
01.2019 - 05.2019
HCA/Med Tech
Caring Arms Provider, Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Staff Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
04.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
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