Olivia Knowles
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse with demonstrated success in the Neonatal ICU. Motivated to utilize my skills and knowledge to ensure the administration of effective and efficient care to all patients, and improving overall health outcomes. Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Hospital
Raleigh, NC
06.2016 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to pre-term and full term newborns in a level IV NICU
- Function in charge nurse and neonatal resuscitation team nurse role frequently
- Function in newborn specialist role to care for newborns in first hour of life
- Provide care for patients on high frequency jet ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide
- Provide care for patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia
- Provide care for pre and post operative patients
- Supervise cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and other respiratory devices
- Monitor vital signs, laboratory values, and fluid intake and output to assess patient needs and provide care
- Detect emerging issues by monitoring patients' behavior and vital signs
- Provide compassion to patients and families during difficult and stressful situations
- Provide thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Determine effective care plans for neonatal patients
- Effectively and professionally communicate with interdisciplinary team including, Neonatologist, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist, PT, feeding specialist, and developmental specialist
- Precept and mentor new graduate and new to NICU nurses on hospital and unit policies, and standards of care
- Complete chart audits as a member of the PI committee
- Facilitate plans for safe and appropriate discharge
- Develop education needs and orientation outlines as a member of the education committee
- Promote a positive work environment as a member of the work life committee
Clinical Instructor
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson , NC
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, and various clinical skills
- Evaluated and monitored progress of 6-8 ADN students to promote positive outcomes
- Communicated students' individual and group performance to lead faculty
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement
- Reviewed care plans developed by group of nursing students in post partum and newborn clinical rotations
Certified Nursing Assistant
WakeMed Hospital
Raleigh, NC
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted with direct patient care to pre-term and full term newborns in level IV NICU
- Assisted nurses with vital signs, diaper changes, baths, feedings, and holding of newborns
- Assisted nurses and ophthalmologist with newborn eye exams
- Functioned in secretary role, answering phone calls, establishing nursing access to phone alarms, logging newborn state screens, and admitting newborns in electronic medical record
- Stocked unit with necessary items for nursing discipline
Certified Nursing Assistant
SYNERGY HomeCare
Raleigh, NC
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary
- Accompanied patients to therapy sessions when necessary
- Assisted patients with mobility exercises
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC12-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson, NC05-2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Detail Oriented
- Chart Auditing
- Newborn and Breastfeeding Education
- Discharge Planning
- BLS Certified
- NRP Certified
- RNC-NIC Certification; NCC ID 104958431
- Nursing Mentor
- Resource and Leader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Vance Granville Community College
05.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
WakeMed Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
SYNERGY HomeCare
06.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Vance Granville Community College
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