Shaylor Goodwin
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with specialization in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Skilled in providing critical care to premature and sick newborns, monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and educating families on infant care. Strong communication skills, adept at working in high-stress environments, and committed to improving patient outcomes. Previous roles have demonstrated significant improvements in neonatal health outcomes and family satisfaction levels.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse NICU
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Assess and monitor the development of premature infants in the NICU.
- Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates, as prescribed by physicians.
- Provide education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Observe and document changes in the patient's conditions, including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
- Monitor vital signs and administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Educate parents on infant care and health management techniques.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Maintain accurate records of patient progress using electronic health record systems.
- Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in the NICU setting.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Complete day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provide direct patient care for critically ill newborns in a NICU setting.
- Develop individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Supervise cardiac monitors, alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.
- Manage respiratory equipment, such as CPAP machines, for critically ill neonates.
- Evaluate responses to interventions, and modify plans of care accordingly.
- Conduct regular rounds on all assigned patients, ensuring that they are receiving proper medical attention.
- Educate parents on topics such as nutrition and home care instructions.
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Evaluate patients' vital signs, and laboratory data to assess needs and provide appropriate interventions.
Register Nurse, NICU
HCA HealthTrust Agency
Houston, Texas
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
12.2015 - 04.2025
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Instructed nursing staff in providing quality care for neonates according to established standards of practice.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
- Evaluated responses to interventions and modified plans of care accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress using electronic health record systems.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as CPAP machines, High Flow Nasal Cannual for critically ill neonates
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
- Conducted regular rounds on all assigned patients, ensuring that they are receiving proper medical attention.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.
- Educated parents on topics such as nutrition, and home care instructions.
- Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in neonatal care practices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Patient Care Technician, NICU
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Assist with feedings
- Assist with baths
- Ensure supplies are available
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Patient Care Technician, Med Surg
West Houston Medical Center
Houston, YX
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX05-2014
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2009
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Discharge Planning
- Family Education
- Nutritional support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Documentation And Reporting
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Specimen Collection
- Records Updating
- Continuous Improvement
- Medication Administration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- IV setup
Certifications
- Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support
- Resuscitation Program
Awards and Scholarships
- Two times Daisy Award Nomination Recipient
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- West Houston Employee of the 4th Quarter 2014
- Dean’s List & Honor’s List
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Good Samaritan Scholarship
- Harris County Medical Alliance Scholarship
- Texas Nursing Association District 9 Scholarship
- Haven’s Scholarship
- Sigma Theta Tau
Community Involvement
Project Homeless Kids, Clothes and Blanket Drive, Eucharist Minister, Christian Catholic Catechist
References
- References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse NICU
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Register Nurse, NICU
HCA HealthTrust Agency
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
12.2015 - 04.2025
Patient Care Technician, NICU
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
07.2015 - 12.2015
Patient Care Technician, Med Surg
West Houston Medical Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Houston Community College