Sandra Legnon
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN, NICU
LCMC Lakeside Hospital
Metairie, LA
08.2002 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines when providing nursing interventions for patients with acute illnesses or chronic conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data within the EMR system in accordance with departmental policies.
- Demonstrated safe handling techniques when transferring fragile neonates from bed to transport equipment or incubators.
- Performed daily assessments of premature infants and documented findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by the physician.
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
- Conducted one-on-one teaching sessions with parents about infant CPR techniques prior to discharge from hospital.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds ensuring all team members were up-to-date on current patient information.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations in a calm manner while maintaining professional standards of practice.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA08-2002
Skills
- BLS
- RNC-NIC
- PICC certified
- Peritoneal Dialysis certified
- NPR certified
- STABLE certified
- Critical care nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Ostomy care
- Arterial Blood draw and sample collection
- EKG proficient
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Experience with EMCO and CVVH management
- High Flow NC, NIPPV, Bubble CPAP, Conventional Ventilator, Oscillator and Jet ventilator experienced
Timeline
Staff RN, NICU
LCMC Lakeside Hospital
08.2002 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
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