RAFAELA VENANCIO GONÇALVES
Franklin,MA
Summary
Skilled nurse with a degree in Nursing and Obstetrics from the Federal University of Espírito Santo. Over 4,000 hours of training and experience in neonatal care. Certified in using and caring for PICC lines in adults, children, and babies. Experienced in supervising nursing teams, performing medical procedures, and educating families. Strong skills in patient care, conflict management, and support for premature and low birth weight infants in intensive care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
State Hospital Dr Jayme Dos Santos Neves
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Supervise nursing team activities
- Train the nursing team on routine procedures for premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Insert a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) in premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Provide nursing care to premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Insert a peripheral venous access in premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Collect blood samples (venous/arterial) in premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Perform bladder catheterization for relief and for extended use in premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Dress surgical wounds, dehiscence (wound separation), catheters, and pressure sores in premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Suction secretions from endotracheal tubes using both closed and open systems in premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Admit premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies from the delivery room
- Assist the medical team with invasive procedures for premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Resuscitate premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies during cardiopulmonary arrest (CPR)
- Manage conflicts between parents and/or staff in the unit (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Intermediate Care Unit)
- Prepare premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies for surgical procedures
- Prescribe nursing care for premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Instruct and educate mothers of premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Intermediate Care Unit on breastfeeding and milk pumping
- Provide discharge care instructions to the caregivers (family members) of the babies
- Care for ostomies in premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
- Insert gastric and enteric tubes in premature and low birth weight babies / full-term babies
Education
Graduated - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing And Obstetrics
University Federal of Espirito Santo
Vitoria, ES08.2014
Curso de Qualificação Profissional - Insertion of PICC
Brazilian Nursing Association (ABEn - ES)
Vitória, ES04.2014
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Continuing education
- Emotional Support
- Tracheostomy Care
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Pain Management
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- CPR/AED
- Central Line Care
- Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
State
Massachussets
City
Franklin-MA
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/27/89
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
State Hospital Dr Jayme Dos Santos Neves
03.2016 - 04.2019
Graduated - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing And Obstetrics
University Federal of Espirito Santo
Curso de Qualificação Profissional - Insertion of PICC
Brazilian Nursing Association (ABEn - ES)
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