Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Management/ Leadership- NICU Charge Nurse & Preceptor (2023-present)
Management/Leadership- NICU Charge Nurse & Preceptor
Timeline
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Savanah Macaluso

Kenner,LA

Summary

Ambitious, driven and motivated Registered Nurse with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills seeking to obtain a sales position with a distinguished company that is committed to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement to leverage my skills and experience within the organization. Applied 2 years of highly trained registered nurse experience to a patient population with wide ranges of care requirements.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Children’s Hospital New Orleans
New Orleans, USA
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide care for critically ill infant patients in the NICU through assessment skills, implementing orders made by the nurse practitioners and physicians, and evaluating patient’s changes in status
  • Consult and educate patient’s family members on basic infant care including long-term management.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse Technician

Children's Hospital New Orleans
New Orleans, USA
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assist nurses and patients with direct care, retrieve nursing supplies, assist in feedings, collect routine vital signs, collect and document fluid intake and output measurements, bath patients and change linens, maintain a caring attitude, manage time wisely to assist nurses and patients as needed, report patient changes and/or requests

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) -

Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Nursing
12.2021

Undergraduate Courses - Prenursing Studies

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
05-2018

Skills

  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Medical Device Monitoring
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Self Motivation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management Abilities
  • Task Prioritization
  • Excellent Healthcare Communication
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Professionalism and Leadership
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 11/2023
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support, 10/2023
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 03/2022

Management/ Leadership- NICU Charge Nurse & Preceptor (2023-present)

Carry out responsibilities such as ensuring all nursing functions within the NICU run smoothly and efficiently. Some of the nursing functions include: helping with admissions, participating in patient rounds with physicians and nurse practitioners, communicating directly with patient’s family members and physicians, managing staffing, and helping staff members with nursing skills that need assistance. Fill the role of a preceptor by assisting new employees in orientation and teaching them skills and sharing knowledge.

Management/Leadership- NICU Charge Nurse & Preceptor

  • Carry out charge nurse responsibilities such as ensuring all nursing functions within the NICU run smoothly and efficiently. Some of the nursing functions include: helping with admissions, participating in patient rounds with physicians and nurse practitioners, communicating directly with patient’s family members and physicians, managing staffing, and helping staff members with nursing skills that need assistance. Fill the role of a preceptor by assisting new employees in orientation and teaching them skills and sharing knowledge.

Timeline

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Children’s Hospital New Orleans
01.2022 - Current

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse Technician

Children's Hospital New Orleans
06.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) -

Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Nursing

Undergraduate Courses - Prenursing Studies

Louisiana State University
Savanah Macaluso