Nicole Stewart
Saint Thomas,MO
Summary
Friendly Pediatric Nurse with expertise in Pediatric Nursing, documentation and referrals. Proven skills in communication, multitasking and relationship building. Bringing 24 years of Pediatric Nurse experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
JC Peds, LLC
09.2012 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- 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.
- Served as the cornerstone to rapid identification of the sicker and sickest pediatric patients that may require immediate intervention as a triage nurse.
Prenatal/Postpartum Registered Nurse-Home Health
Med-Staff Home Health
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Improved patient recovery rates by providing comprehensive postpartum care and education to new mothers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes in the postpartum period.
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
St. Mary's Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2009
- Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing valuable insights and knowledge gained through professional development activities and continuing education courses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to newborns and their families.
- Provided emotional support to families facing challenging situations such as birth complications or infant illnesses.
- Contributed to a culture of safety within the nursery unit through proactive identification and reporting of potential hazards or near misses.
Pediatric Crital Care Registered Nurse/Agency Nurse
Home Health Agency In Springfield, Missouri
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
03.1997 - 04.2002
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Lutheran Medical of Nursing
St Louis, MO06.2000
Skills
- Vital data collection
- Tracheostomy Care
- Care Plan Development
- Growth and development monitoring
- Chart updating
- Child Development
- Pediatric nursing care
- End of life care
- Pediatric CPR
- Family Education
- Immunization Administration
- At-home healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Intravenous therapy
- Routine Examinations
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
JC Peds, LLC
09.2012 - Current
Prenatal/Postpartum Registered Nurse-Home Health
Med-Staff Home Health
07.2009 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
St. Mary's Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2009
Pediatric Crital Care Registered Nurse/Agency Nurse
Home Health Agency In Springfield, Missouri
01.2002 - 01.2006
Pediatric Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
03.1997 - 04.2002
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Lutheran Medical of Nursing
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