Nicole Dulaney
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Highly experienced Postpartum Nurse with a passion for providing compassionate, quality care to new mothers and their families. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother/ Baby
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
09.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Aid new mother's in effective breastfeeding techniques.
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Effectively provided complete care for postpartum mother's and newborn infants; managed up to 5 couplets.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Stroke Unit
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
Valrico, FL
01.2009 - 11.2014
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everest University - Tampa
Tampa, FL04.2014
Skills
- Postpartum Period
- Infection Control Procedures
- Breast Feeding
- Newborn Education
- Prenatal Health
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Heel Sticks
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Circumcision
- Routine Examinations
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mother/ Baby
Lakeland Regional Health
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Stroke Unit
Lakeland Regional Health
10.2014 - 09.2015
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
01.2009 - 11.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everest University - Tampa