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Penny Rikard

Summary

Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse with the ability to remain 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.

Currently licensed in the State of Nevada. Current BLS and NRP certification.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU

Henderson Hospital
Henderson, NV
05.2021 - Current
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.
  • Mentored student nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for neonates.
  • Assessed and implemented family center care for critically ill neonates.

Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
06.2018 - 05.2021

Responsibilities and skills related to level 3 NICU nursing.

  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in neonatal ICU unit.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in NICU.

NICU Registered Nurse

University Medical Center Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
06.1999 - 07.2020
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in level 3 neonatal ICU unit.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in NICU.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

NICU Registered Nurse

Dignity Health - St Rose Dominican Siena Campus
Henderson, NV
01.2008 - 05.2008
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in level 3 neonatal ICU unit.

NICU Registered Nurse

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
04.2005 - 10.2005
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for critically ill neonates.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in neonatal ICU unit.

NICU Registered Nurse

Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
10.1999 - 03.2000
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for patients in NICU.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in neonatal ICU unit.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.

NICU Registered Nurse

Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
05.1999 - 07.1999
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for patients in level 3 NICU.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in neonatal ICU unit.

NICU Registered Nurse

Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
Honolulu, HI
04.1998 - 03.1999
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in level 3 neonatal ICU unit.
  • Relief Charge Nurse.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.

NICU Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse

Dhahran Medical Center With Saudi Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in neonatal ICU unit.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

NICU Registered Nurse

Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
Honolulu, HI
10.1992 - 12.1995
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in neonatal ICU unit.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

NICU Registered Nurse

University Of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta
11.1987 - 08.1992
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for patients in level 3 NICU.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in neonatal ICU unit.
  • Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

Education

Neonatal Nursing Certificate - Neonatal Nursing

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
1988

Graduate Nurse - Nursing

University of Alberta Hospital School of Nursing
Edmonton, Alberta
12.1986

Skills

  • Proficient in neonatal critical care
  • Level 3 NICU expertise
  • Newborn assessments
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Family advocacy
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Current BLS, NRP and PALS certifications

Certification

BLS , NRP and PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU

Henderson Hospital
05.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2021

NICU Registered Nurse

Dignity Health - St Rose Dominican Siena Campus
01.2008 - 05.2008

NICU Registered Nurse

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
04.2005 - 10.2005

NICU Registered Nurse

Valley Hospital
10.1999 - 03.2000

NICU Registered Nurse

University Medical Center Hospital
06.1999 - 07.2020

NICU Registered Nurse

Sunrise Hospital
05.1999 - 07.1999

NICU Registered Nurse

Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
04.1998 - 03.1999

NICU Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse

Dhahran Medical Center With Saudi Aramco
01.1996 - 01.1998

NICU Registered Nurse

Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
10.1992 - 12.1995

NICU Registered Nurse

University Of Alberta Hospital
11.1987 - 08.1992

Neonatal Nursing Certificate - Neonatal Nursing

University of Alberta

Graduate Nurse - Nursing

University of Alberta Hospital School of Nursing