Terri Aldecoa
Clovis,USA
Summary
Experienced Clinical NICU Nurse with a strong track record in high-risk delivery and effective team leadership at Clovis Community Medical Center. Proven success in staff coordination and onboarding, utilizing Kronos and Excel to optimize operational workflows. Excel in communication, teamwork and adaptability. Dedicated to patient safety and supporting organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse NICU Supervisor
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, California
02.2022 - Current
- In charge of day shift daily operations, including staffing and patient assignments.
- Responsible for daily productivity.
- Proficient with Kronos.
- Day shift schedule, balancing, and maintaining.
- Onboarding of new hires, signing off on competencies, and maintenance of employee files.
- Implementing hospital and unit policies.
- Proficient in regulatory compliance and disciplinary action.
- Providing education on units, monthly, and at skills fairs.
- Coaching and mentoring staff.
- Managing supplies, working with ancillary departments, and acting as a liaison between departments.
- Responsible for end-of-month and end-of-year reports, and scanning.
- Charge nurse: attend staffing calls, meetings, patient assignments, bed control, and act as a resource on the unit.
- Attend high-risk resuscitation.
- Participating member of the NICU reunion, schedule, policy review, and the cleft palate committee.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Provided direct patient care, including IV therapy, medication administration, and assistance with daily activities.
Clinical Nurse 3
Clovis Community
Clovis, USA
11.2012 - 02.2022
- Relief Charge/Shift Lead RN.
- High-Risk Delivery Nurse/NRT: attending deliveries, NICU stat, and Code White.
- Instructor at the NICU Skills Fair.
- Preceptor for bedside new grads, relief charge, and high-risk delivery.
- Breastfeeding project member.
- Scheduling committee member.
- The Policy Committee worked with the SLP to devise a Cue-Based Feeding policy.
- Excellent assessment skills, IV starts, and patient care.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
Clinical Nurse
Clovis Community -Level 1 Nursery
Clovis, CA
06.2003 - 11.2012
- Performed physical assessments, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Attended Deliveries: Normal and High-Risk.
- Preceptor for new employees.
- Initiated discharge planning based on admission assessments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, adjusting nursing interventions as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and nursing care strategies.
- PPC Committee Member.
Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
06.1996 - 06.2003
- 22-bed Pediatric Med-Surge/Oncology unit. Caring for patients from infant to 21 years of age.
- Night Charge Nurse.
- Chemo-certified
- PALS certification.
- Responsible for assessments, vital signs, medication administration, and providing assistance with medical procedures such as conscious sedation, lumbar punctures, chest tube placements, central line dressing changes, and port-a-cath access. NGT and GT feedings.
- Over see LVN assessments and medication administration
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Excellent IV skills.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Pediatric Oncology Reunion Committee member.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
02.1996 - 06.1996
- New Grad Orientation.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital sign monitoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support to children and their family members during difficult times.
- Administered intravenous fluids, medications, and blood products as ordered by physicians.
Education
BSN - School of Nursing
San Diego State University
12.1995
Certification
- BLS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse NICU Supervisor
Clovis Community Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse 3
Clovis Community
11.2012 - 02.2022
Clinical Nurse
Clovis Community -Level 1 Nursery
06.2003 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
06.1996 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse, PICU
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
02.1996 - 06.1996
BSN - School of Nursing
San Diego State University
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