Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in NICU settings, including Level 3 and 4 NICUs, NICU management, and travel nursing. Seeking to leverage expertise in neonatal care, leadership, and team collaboration in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Cross Country Healthcare/ Ascension Travel
, Various Locations
04.2022 - Current
Provided specialized neonatal care in Level 3/4 NICUs across various hospitals.
Adapted quickly to different hospital environments and teams, maintaining high standards of care.
Delivered care for critically ill neonates, including those with complex congenital conditions.
Collaborated with local teams to provide continuity of care and support during staff shortages.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.
Demonstrated flexibility in responding quickly and appropriately to changing situations or acuity levels within the unit.
Nurse Manager
Harris Health System-LBJ Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 03.2022
Managed performance of 45-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies, and mass casualty incidences.
Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
Maintained Chart Audits
Participated in Unit based policy committee as well as System policy committee
Partcipated in Quality Improvement
Registered Nurse Level 4, NICU
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston , Texas
09.2019 - 04.2021
Level IV NICU ages 1 day old to 9 months
Care for infants with Tracheostomy, G Tubes, NJ feedings, NIRS, EVD, indwelling foley, PICC and PAL access.
Manage infants on an Oscillator, Ventilator, BCPAP and HFNC.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Charge Nurse, MBU/NICU Nurse
Terrebonne General Medical Center
Houma, LA
06.2008 - 09.2019
Provided leadership and support during shifts in a Level 3 NICU and MBU.
Facilitated communication between nursing staff, physicians, and families to ensure comprehensive care.
Acted as a mentor and resource for nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Assisted with complex procedures and emergencies, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
Cared for premature and full-term infants with moderate to severe health issues in a Level 3 NICU.
Collaborated with physicians and specialists to provide comprehensive care.
Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for each neonate.
Provided support and education to parents, including breastfeeding support and discharge planning.
Provided care for postpartum mothers and their newborns, ensuring a smooth transition from delivery to recovery.
Attended Vaginal and Cesarean Deliveries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State Universtiy
Thibodaux, LA
2008
Skills
Charge Nurse
Proven teamwork and dependability
Preceptor to both staff and students
Neonatal Intensive Care
Leadership and Team Management
Patient and Family Education
Emergency Response and Critical Care
Ventilator Management
Quality Improvement and Policy Development
Adaptability and Travel Nursing Experience
Liscenses/Certification
Texas State Nursing Licenses: 966814
NRP
BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Cross Country Healthcare/ Ascension Travel
04.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager
Harris Health System-LBJ Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Level 4, NICU
Texas Children's Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2021
Charge Nurse, MBU/NICU Nurse
Terrebonne General Medical Center
06.2008 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State Universtiy
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