Sarah Suitts
Tacoma, WA,WA
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse with background in providing critical care to premature and sick newborns. Equipped with skills in neonatal resuscitation, patient assessment, education, and clinical decision making. Known for empathetic patient care, effective communication with parents and other healthcare professionals, and swift response during emergencies. Impact made through improving patient care standards while maintaining safety protocols in high-stress environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Tacoma, WA
08.2021 - Current
- Performed daily assessments of premature infants and documented findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Monitored preterm infants for potential complications such as apnea, bradycardia and desaturation episodes requiring immediate intervention.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines when providing nursing interventions for patients with acute illnesses or chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to their baby's health condition or prognosis.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Asante
Medford, OR
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
STUDENT NURSE EXTERN
Children's Hospital of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Recorded comprehensive vital sign data such as temperature, pulse rates, respiration levels along with weight and height.
- Documented symptoms, reactions, treatments, and patient condition changes to a Registered Nurse.
- Supported nursing team in conducting intricate and standard treatment procedures.
- Assisted in fulfilling physical and emotional needs of patients and families.
- Consistently exhibited cooperative and reliable behavior.
- Participated in various educational seminars focusing on Pediatric nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2019
Skills
- Premature infant care
- Developmentally appropriate care
- PICC and UAC/UVC management
- Expertise in ventilation techniques
- Sedation management
- Blood product administration
- Therapeutic hypothermia management
- Intraventricular hemorrhage prevention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family-centered care
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
08.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Asante
03.2020 - 06.2021
STUDENT NURSE EXTERN
Children's Hospital of Atlanta
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
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