SAMANTHA QUAGLIANA
Brick,USA
Summary
Experienced with neonatal intensive care, providing essential medical support to premature and critically ill infants. Utilizes advanced critical care techniques to improve patient outcomes. Knowledge of family-centered care and emotional support strategies to help families navigate difficult times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered NICU Nurse
St Christopher
Philadelphia, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Cared for high risk newborns in Level IV NICU, provided specialized nursing interventions, monitored vital signs, and delivered precise care to each patient
- Experience with advanced medical equipment including mechanical ventilators (HFOV, HFJV, volume control and pressure support), central lines, nitric oxide, ECMO, CRRT, chest tubes, and temperature regulation devices
- Administer high risk medications including inotropic drips, paralytics, sedation medications, heparin infusions, and insulin drips while monitoring for adverse reactions
- Assisted at bedside with central line placement, bed side surgeries, chest tube placement and needle aspiration, intubation and extubation
- Worked with multidisciplinary team and patients family to create supportive and empathetic space for patients and their families
Patient Care Technician
Atlantic Health System
Morristown, NJ
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed Vital Signs: BP, HR, Height, Weight, Temperature, Head Circumference
- Executed Urinalysis, Urine Culture, STD Tests, Pregnancy Tests
- Performed orthostatic blood pressure and four extremity blood pressures
- Communicated with patients and their parents about their allergies, current/past medications, and past medical and surgical history
- Assisted the Neurologist with Botox injections for migraine
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Villanova, PA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
05-2022
Skills
- Premature infant care
- Developmental care
- Intravenous therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Parent education
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Electronic charting
Timeline
Registered NICU Nurse
St Christopher
11.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Atlantic Health System
10.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh