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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Patricia Ritchie

Gonzales,Louisiana

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in acute and critical pediatric care, specializing in leadership and education. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through effective program development and team guidance. Expertise in clinical judgment, rapid assessment, and individualized care planning, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Recognized for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator

Manning Family Children's
New Orleans, LA
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Evaluated clinical staff performance, identified improvement areas, and provided constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
  • Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of the material presented.
  • Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
  • Assisted in the design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
  • Improved nursing competency by creating and delivering targeted training sessions and workshops.
  • Kept current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in decreased time to full productivity.

Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Educator

Manning Family Childrens
New Orleans, LA
03.2017 - 01.2022
  • Facilitated orientation sessions for new hires to introduce them to the clinical environment and policies.
  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated training programs to ensure staff meet quality and safety standards in patient care.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding product demonstrations, equipment installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Conducted assessments of staff skill level and provided feedback to improve their competency.
  • Reviewed existing processes and identified areas of improvement within the clinical setting.
  • Guided regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, OSHA, and JCAHO standards.
  • Provided one-on-one and group clinical education for healthcare professionals on proper patient care techniques.
  • Monitored staff compliance with established policies and procedures related to patient safety.
  • Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback.
  • Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
  • Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
  • Facilitated classroom and online discussions to reinforce clinical concepts and critical thinking.

Travel Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America
Saint Paul, Minnesota
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Deliver age-appropriate, high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients experiencing acute and life-threatening conditions in an ICU setting.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Children's Hospital of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2008 - 12.2016
  • Served as a Staff and Charge Nurse on an 18-bed unit, ensuring smooth patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Member of the hospital-wide Code Blue Team, responsible for responding to cardiac arrests.
  • Part of the Prevent A Code Team (PACT) to proactively intervene and prevent code situations.
  • Played a pivotal role on the PICU Transport Team, where I was responsible for patient evaluation, stabilization, and care during transfers, showcasing my ability to handle high-pressure situations and ensure patient safety.
  • Acted as a preceptor and mentor to graduate nurses and students, fostering their clinical education and growth, and demonstrating my commitment to the development of future nursing professionals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient rounds and care planning, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care for our patients, and highlighting my ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Assisted physicians with emergent procedures, such as intubation, central line placement, and ECMO cannulation.
  • Monitored patients using specialized ICU equipment, including ventilators, ECMO, CRRT, and more.

PICU Agency Registered Nurse

Select Medical Staffing
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Provided critical care nursing for pediatric patients at Children's Hospital of New Orleans through agency placement.

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Children's Hospital of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
02.2001 - 01.2006
  • Functioned as staff, charge, and transport nurse for an 18-bed unit.
  • Delivered specialized nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents with diverse and critical illnesses.
  • Supported bedside procedures and cross-trained across NICU, CVICU, ER, and Oncology settings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2025

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana
12.1999

Practical Nursing Technical Diploma -

Louisiana Delta Community College
West Monroe, Louisiana
11.1995

High School Diploma -

Farmerville High School
Farmerville, Louisiana
05.1990

Skills

  • Staff development and continuing education
  • Quality improvement strategies
  • Clinical expertise and supervision
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Simulation training and management
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Clinical education
  • Critical thinking
  • Rapid Response Leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Intensive care unit experience
  • Clinical assessment

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Louisiana
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator

Manning Family Children's
01.2022 - 03.2025

Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Educator

Manning Family Childrens
03.2017 - 01.2022

Travel Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America
01.2017 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Children's Hospital of New Orleans
01.2008 - 12.2016

PICU Agency Registered Nurse

Select Medical Staffing
01.2006 - 12.2007

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Children's Hospital of New Orleans
02.2001 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

Louisiana Tech University

Practical Nursing Technical Diploma -

Louisiana Delta Community College

High School Diploma -

Farmerville High School

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