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Ronda M. Kritzeck

Oceanside,CA

Summary

Dedicated NICU Registered Nurse with a proven track record of delivering exceptional family-centered care. 20+ years of NICU nursing experience and expertise to support newborns and their families. Adept to patient-family education and communicating effectively to ensure that all newborn needs are met, and family members fully understand the medical conditions and treatment options. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care

Sharp Healthcare
01.2004 - Current
  • Provided specialized care to premature, extremely low birth weight and critically ill neonates, from 22+ weeks gestation, to post term infants in a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Monitored and assessed vital signs, administered medications accurately and safely, performed treatments as prescribed by the physicians and implemented nursing interventions as needed
  • Used advanced equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and cardiac monitors to deliver precise care to infants.
  • Improved neonatal patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based infection control practices, resulting in decreased infection rates within the unit
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, including Physicians, PAs, NNPs, Respiratory therapists, social workers,lactation consultants to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Educated parents on infant care, medications, feeding techniques, developmental milestones, and community resources
  • Exhibited excellent bedside manner when interacting with premature newborns or those with congenital conditions, providing compassionate and individualized care.
  • Provided emotional support to families during critical stages in the NICU, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Coordinated transfer arrangements for critically ill infants requiring specialized services at other medical facilities.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in proper NICU procedures, improving overall unit performance.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients'' families, providing guidance and answering questions about the care process.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during high-pressure situations, effectively managing emergencies while remaining composed.


Registered Nurse, Post Partum Unit

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
07.2003 - 07.2004
  • Provided safe and effective care to stable women and newborns immediately after birth in the hospital
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Applied knowledge of newborn care to address any complications, report medical symptoms, and ensure newborn babies are safe and healthy
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • provided family centered education for women after giving birth and educated them on newborn infant care
  • performed Hearing screens
  • Educated parents on infant milestones and when to contact the pediatrician
  • Assisted Physicians with circumscions and frenectomis
  • Assisted and educated mothers with/about breastfeeding
  • Managed care from admission to discharge


Student Nurse Extern

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
06.2002 - 07.2003
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
12.2003

Skills

  • Breastfeeding support

  • Nursing Documentation

  • Umbilical Line Care

  • Endotracheal tube care

  • Central Line Care

  • Developmental care

  • Feeding Assistance

  • Parenteral Nutrition

  • Tracheostomy Care

  • G-tube care

  • Health Education

  • Discharge Planning

  • Phototherapy

  • Cardiopulmonary Monitoring

  • Neonatal Resuscitation

  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care

Sharp Healthcare
01.2004 - Current

Registered Nurse, Post Partum Unit

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
07.2003 - 07.2004

Student Nurse Extern

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
06.2002 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Diego State University

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