Patricia DePanicis
Apollo,PA
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse remains calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure transport nurse position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Expert Professional NICU Nurse
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Attended high risk deliveries of premature infants working with residents to provide exceptional care.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Benefis Healthcare System
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Float pool experience to pediatric and NICU floors
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Benefis Health System
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
- Managed up to 7 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Student Nurse Preceptorship NICU
UPMC Magee Women's Health
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on up to 4 critically ill newborns
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA01.2018
Skills
- BLS Certified
- NRP Certified
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Neonatal Nursing
- Strategic Planning
- Reliable and Responsible
- Patient Advocacy
- Detail-Oriented
- Problem-Solving
- Intervention Recommendations
Timeline
Expert Professional NICU Nurse
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Benefis Healthcare System
11.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Benefis Health System
08.2018 - 11.2019
Student Nurse Preceptorship NICU
UPMC Magee Women's Health
01.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
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