Sebastian Ospina
North Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated NICU Nurse with expertise in staff training and best practice implementation to enhance patient care and team performance. Provides tailored support and education to families of critically ill infants, leveraging multilingual skills to improve communication and comfort for non-English speaking families.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach, Florida
03.2019 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill infants in the NICU.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Delivered emotional support and education to families, enhancing their coping during critical situations.
- Assisted in invasive procedures under the guidance of pediatric specialists.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated charts promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
- Conducted training sessions for new nursing staff on NICU protocols and best practices, improving team readiness.
- Assessed the health and condition of neonatal patients in order to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided assistance during delivery room resuscitations to ensure infant stability.
- Initiated palliative care measures when appropriate for terminally ill infants.
- Educated families on the importance of proper nutrition for their infants.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities using electronic medical record systems.
- Assisted with feeding tube placements and provided enteral feedings.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper techniques for caring for high-risk newborns.
- Managed ventilators and other life-supporting equipment used in the NICU setting.
- Provided emotional support to families of critically ill babies.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as phototherapy, intubation, and umbilical line placement.
- Coordinated with physicians to develop and implement individualized medical interventions for preterm infants, optimizing patient care.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
NICU Nurse
Stanford, Lucile Packard Hospital
Palo Alto, California
2017 - 2019
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill infants in the NICU.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted pediatric specialists in invasive procedures to ensure optimal outcomes for critically ill infants.
- Assessed the health and condition of neonatal patients in order to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Assisted with delivery room resuscitations.
- Maintained accurate patient care records using electronic medical record systems to support continuity of care.
- Performed physical assessments of newborns according to established protocols.
- Managed ventilators and life-supporting equipment to stabilize and monitor critically ill neonates.
NICU Nurse
Nickalus Children's Hospital
Coral Gables, Florida
2012 - 2017
- Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement medical interventions for preterm infants.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as phototherapy, intubation, and umbilical line placement.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure for newborns.
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously checking medication dosages prior to administration.
- Delivered emotional support to families of critically ill infants, fostering trust and comfort during challenging times.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings to collaboratively assess patient progress and adapt treatment plans.
Education
Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Practicioner
Lucile Packard At Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01-2012
Equivalent BD in Medicine School - Medical
San Martin University
Bogota, Colombia01-2000
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Medication administration
- Sedation management
- Premature infant care
- Emergency procedures
- Acute care expertise
- Medical equipment setup
- High-Stress Management
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
NICU Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
03.2019 - Current
NICU Nurse
Stanford, Lucile Packard Hospital
2017 - 2019
NICU Nurse
Nickalus Children's Hospital
2012 - 2017
Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Practicioner
Lucile Packard At Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Equivalent BD in Medicine School - Medical
San Martin University