Paige Wilkins
Groton,MA
Summary
Registered nurse with NICU experience specializing in care for medically complex newborns and family support during critical transitions. Seeking to transition to an outpatient setting to leverage clinical skills and patient education expertise. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong interest in aesthetic and cosmetic nursing services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Baystate Health
Springfield, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Provide compassionate care to premature and critically ill newborns in a level III NICU, managing respiratory support, central lines, feeding tubes, and complex medication regimens
- Perform arterial blood draws, initiate intravenous therapy, and other invasive procedures as needed
- Educate and support families on newborn care, discharge planning, and developmental milestones
- Collaborate effectively with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, and occupational therapists, to create and implement individualized care plans
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing infection rates and improving patient outcomes
- Precept nursing students, promoting a culture of excellence and continued learning
Student Nurse Apprentice, Neonatal ICU
Baystate Health
Springfield, MA
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted RNs in delivering high quality care to premature newborns
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, fed infants as needed via PO or nasogastric tube gavage
- Performed bedside blood glucose monitoring and drew blood for lab tests using appropriate neonatal techniques
- Provided emotional support and education to families during difficult and emotional circumstances
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2024
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Empathy and Compassion
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Developmental Care
- Family/Patient Education
Certifications
Registered Nurse, Massachusetts, #10011172
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Baystate Health
08.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Apprentice, Neonatal ICU
Baystate Health
05.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Amherst