Motivated Registered Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse with excellent communication and advocacy skills. Eager to expand my experience in additional pediatric units and offer compassionate, therapeutic, patient-centered and family-centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU RN, BSN
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Maintain detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using EPIC.
Provide education as well as condition and plan of care updates to parents, while being mindful of their level of understanding.
Perform head to toe assessments to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonatal patients, utilizing appropriate interventions or initiating chain of command communications promptly.
Communicate effectively with social workers, therapy, respiratory, lab, and pharmacy to offer optimal patient care.
Implement family-centered care and promote active participation in care while working toward patient discharge.
Treatment Plan Coordinator
Aspen Dental
01.2017 - 11.2019
Collaborated with dentists and dental hygienists to offer comprehensive treatment plans.
Increased patient retention rates by way of exceptional customer service.
Streamlined payments, payment schedules, and insurance claims.
Assisted with dental procedures.
Treatment Plan Coordinator
Savannah Perio & Implants
03.2013 - 12.2017
Worked with Periodontists and Surgical Assistants to develop personalized treatment plans.
Provided detailed care instructions to patients and families.
Assisted with dental procedures.
Intern
Visiting Nurse Hospice Atlanta
08.2010 - 05.2011
Gathered sponsorship from local media and businesses
Point of contact for WSB-TV
Volunteered at the annual "Big-To-Do" at Zoo Atlanta for children with terminal illnesses.
Interacted with children and families to ensure an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
05.2011
Skills
Neonatal Resuscitation
Family-centered care
Developmental care
Immunization Administration
Intravenous therapy
Phototherapy
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Care
Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
Nutritional management
Adaptable and Flexible
Medication Administration
Patient Advocacy
Certification
RN, BSN
BLS
NRP
COVID CME
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Certifications:
QI 101 Intro to Healthcare Improvement
QI 102 How to Improve with the Model for Improvement
QI 103 Testing and Measuring Changes with PDSA Cycles
QI 104 Interpreting Data: Run Charts, Control Charts, and other Measurement Tools