Provide care for critically ill infants in Level IV NICU requiring continuous cardiac and pulse oximetry monitoring, mechanical ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, and ECMO
Attend high-risk and premature infant deliveries and provide resuscitation as needed
Provide pre and post operative care for surgical infants
Assist with intubations, placement of central lines, and bedside surgical procedures
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment plans
Member of Developmental Care Committee; participate in monthly meetings, assist with unit projects and implementation of new practices to optimize patient outcomes
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
UCLA Medical Center
04.2019 - 01.2022
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Provided compassionate care to acutely ill patients diagnosed with sepsis, respiratory failure, heart failure, strokes, myocardial infarctions.
Interpret and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms and provide proper interventions.
Responsible for titrating medications and monitoring patient response.
Educated patients and family members/support persons on plan of care, medications, diagnoses/treatment and discharge planning.
Completed and implemented nurse residency evidence-based project on CLABSI prevention; 0% CLABSI during project implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2017
Certifications/License
Registered Nurse, State of California, License 95169913
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Pediatric Cardiac Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics