Rachel Raines
Palmer
Summary
Hardworking and passionate NICU professional with 6+ years experience in neonatal intensive care. Ready to maintain high standards of neonatal care and support. Capable of effective time management and organization. Detail-oriented and equipped with problem solving abilities and effective time management. Eager to continue to learn and grow in skills and knowledge within specialty. Great team player with situational awareness and prepared to assist and support co-workers. Committed to providing patients and family with compassionate care, treating all with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Providence Alaska Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional developmentally appropriate care for critically ill neonates ranging in gestational age from 24 weeks to term in a Level III NICU setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Managed care for infants experiencing withdrawal symptoms from maternal drug use
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Improved family satisfaction by providing empathetic support and clear communication about their infant's condition and care requirements.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
- Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Achieved positive patient outcomes, by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
Education
PROV Improving Your Preceptor Practice: Class 1
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL10-2020
Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2018
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Developmental care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emotional support
- Coaching and mentoring
- Issue assessment and monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Certification
- RNC NIC expires 6/15/26
- BLS AHA current
- NRP expires 09/2026
- STABLE expires 11/2026
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Providence Alaska Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
PROV Improving Your Preceptor Practice: Class 1
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nursing
Central Texas College
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