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Samantha Watson

Tuscaloosa,AL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse providing high level care to critically ill newborns for 4+ years. Determined to provide the best possible care to neonates and their families through assessment, medication administration, patient education and communication. Trained charge nurse for 3+ years capable of promoting teamwork and unity between nurses.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, NICU

The DCH Healthcare Authority, NMC
07.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess neonates and deliver appropriate treatment in continuously changing conditions.
  • Provided high level of quality care for every patient in a 13-bed, Level 3 neonatal ICU unit.
  • Administered medications (oral, IV, and intramuscular) and fluids to critically ill neonates while monitoring neonates response and working with the healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones following HIPAA guidelines to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options for the newborn.
  • Accurately assessed and documented vitals, medications given, and treatments provided to neonates in the EMR.
  • Prepared critically ill newborn for transfer to higher level of care as needed.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes as a nurse preceptor and charge nurse.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2019

Skills

  • Neonatal intensive care, premature infant care
  • Neonatal assessment and monitoring
  • Documentation in Meditech Expanse (EMR)
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Nasogastric and orogastric tube feeding
  • Neonatal CPR
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Emotional support
  • Use of specialized equipment for neonates such as incubators, ventilators, and cardio-respiratory monitors
  • i-STAT Assessor

Certification

Registered Nurse License- Alabama Board of Nursing (License Number: 1-176942)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Completion- American Heart Association

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - American Academy of Pediatrics

S.T.A.B.L.E. Program

Timeline

Registered Nurse, NICU

The DCH Healthcare Authority, NMC
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Alabama

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