Nicole Russell
Owosso,MI
Summary
Dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse with 8 years of direct patient care experience Floating between NICU and PICU. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of neonatal interventions and planning long-term for patients. Excellent track record of mentoring and assisting team members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Per Diem- NICU
University of Michigan Medicine
07.2025 - Current
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided direct patient care, assessing needs and implementing individualized nursing plans.
Registered Nurse- Staff- NICU
Sparrow Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes requiring immediate intervention or escalation.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, contributing to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.
- Led emergency response efforts during critical situations, coordinating resources and ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Maintained position on NICU Delivery team.
- Intermittent float to PICU during low census , taking patients 0-2 years of age.
Registered Nurse- Travel-NICU/PICU/ECMO
Aya Healthcare
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on infant care, fostering confidence and competence in new parents transitioning home with their newborns.
- Assessed potential risks within the NICU environment, implementing preventive measures to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically-ill neonates requiring respiratory support while continually assessing their response to therapy.
- Administered prescribed medications to neonatal patients, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or potential complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for neonatal patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- ECMO- NICU ONLY-Circuit troubleshooting, anticoagulation management, cannula site care, and emergency circuit changes/decannulation.
- 'Extensive use of Arterial lines, CVP, and cardiac output monitoring; as well as CRRT massive transfusion protocols, and temporary pacing.
- PICU float for 1/2 of my assignment taking children 5 years and under.
Registered Nurse- Travel- NICU/ PICU FLOAT
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted thorough assessments of incoming patients; communicated findings with attending physicians so they could establish appropriate courses of action.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing individualized nursing care tailored to each infant's specific needs.
- Implemented kangaroo care techniques into daily routines as appropriate; contributed to improved bonding experience between parents and their babies.
- Assessed infants'' developmental progress regularly, collaborating with therapists as needed to initiate early intervention services when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, building trusting relationships that facilitated open communication.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for critically ill neonatal patients.
- Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- PICU float biweekly for 2 shifts- patient ages 0-4 years.
Registered Nurse-Travel- NICU
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a NICU setting.
- Achieved positive patient outcomes, by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Advocated for patients and families, ensuring their needs were met and concerns were addressed in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to develop comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from NICU care to home or other facilities.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
Registered Nurse- Travel-NICU
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
Registered Nurse- Staff-NICU/PICU FLOAT
Rainbow Babies And Children’s Hospital
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Reduced complications in newborns by closely monitoring vital signs and administering prescribed medications.
- Championed family-centered care, collaborating with parents to develop personalized plans that met their unique needs and preferences.
- Improved patient recovery rates through the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of infants and pediatric patients requiring ventilator support, ECMO, CRRT, and IV therapy.
- maintained position on Neonatal transport and NRP delivery team for 3 years.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU setting.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies, such as neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients' conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 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.
- PICU FLOAT- patient range allowance per hospital was 0-10 yearsof age.
Registered Nurse-Travel-NICU DELIVERY TEAM
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
Registered Nurse- Travel-NICU
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission through post-op to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05.2018
Skills
- Premature infant and newborn care
- Umbilical Line, IV, and central line maintenance
- Endotracheal tube, CRRT, ECMO care
- Neonatal Transport Skills
- Fluid Balance Monitoring And Intravenous therapy
- Neonatal Resuscitation and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- Post-surgical care
- Developmental care
- Parental bonding, Breastfeeding support
- Discharge Planning
- Family Education
- Skin integrity assessment
- IV setup, blood draw and sample collection
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Ethical Practice
- Bereavement Care and Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- BLS certified
- NRP certified
- S.T.A.B.L.E certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Per Diem- NICU
University of Michigan Medicine
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Staff- NICU
Sparrow Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Travel-NICU/PICU/ECMO
Aya Healthcare
01.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse- Travel- NICU/ PICU FLOAT
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse-Travel- NICU
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse- Travel-NICU
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse-Travel-NICU DELIVERY TEAM
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse- Travel-NICU
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse- Staff-NICU/PICU FLOAT
Rainbow Babies And Children’s Hospital
10.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College