Complete patient intake, prioritize needs, and maintain patient flow of fast-paced urgent care.
Completing patient vital signs.
Administration of inhalation medications, oral, and IV medications.
Collection of laboratory samples and running point of care testing.
Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool, Full-Time
Connecticut Children’s
05.2023 - Current
Assess and monitor patients requiring complex medical care in the Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, pediatric medical/surgical floors, and emergency department.
Monitor vital signs/EKGs, assess for changes in patient condition, and administer medications as ordered, including but not limited to: vasopressors, sedation, intermittent intravenous/enteral medications, and parenteral nutrition.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with medical team as needed, and adjusts nursing care to ensure safe patient care.
Collaborating with medical team of Doctors, Nurses, and Respiratory Therapists during medical emergencies, like rapid responses and code blues.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Connecticut Children’s
02.2020 - 05.2023
Stabilize newborns in the delivery room to prepare for admission into the Neonatal ICU.
Provide basic to life-sustaining care to critically ill extra low birth weight to full-term infants, including: feeding, diaper changes, and medication administration.
Provide education to parents regarding the infant’s condition, medications, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions.
Assist practitioners with routine and life-saving procedures/interventions.
Member of Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team.
Education
Certificate Entry into Nursing - CEIN/BS
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2017
Associates of Science - General Studies
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT
12.2013
Skills
Umbilical catheter, central line, and arterial line management
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