Ramah Ryan

Organization and management of patients and nurses in a busy 48-bed unit.

• Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support during daily operations.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
• Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
• Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.

• Placement of peripherally placed central lines in the NICU/CICU.
• Collaboration and development of PICC guidelines in the NICU.
• Mentored staff on best practices in neonatal healthcare delivery. With an emphasis on best practices via NANN.
• Implemented training programs for new team members on hospital protocols.

• Management and running of the ECLS pump on patients, including ventilation, oxygenation management, coagulation therapies, and blood administration.
• Working in collaboration with providers and bedside RNs to achieve optimal patient care and status.

• Provided compassionate care to pediatric patients in diverse medical conditions.
• Assisted with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety for children and families.
• Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to the healthcare team promptly.
• Administered medications according to prescribed protocols and safety guidelines.
• Educated families on care plans, fostering understanding and engagement in treatment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care strategies.
• Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Performed wound dressings, IV insertions and blood draws.
• Administered intravenous medications as prescribed by physician orders.
• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient progress and needs.
• Provided emotional support to family members during stressful times.
• Managed time efficiently between multiple tasks throughout shift.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

• Transport and management of critically ill infants between SCH and local hospitals.
• Independent collaboration with Respiratory Therapist and EMT to provide critical care under the guidance of an MD