Committed and experienced Registered Nurse seeking clinical leadership in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) position. A position where I can apply my 15 years of clinical leadership experience, strong critical thinking skills and a proven track record to perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
08.2022 - Current
Provide comprehensive care for Level II neonates and acutely ill newborns, ensuring safe, timely, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
Frequently assigned as Charge Nurse for the Level II NICU, overseeing unit workflow, staffing allocation, and clinical support.
Prioritize and manage care for 2–3 neonates per shift, responding rapidly to changes in condition and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
Administer and maintain IV therapies via peripheral and central lines using sterile technique.
Perform all required laboratory draws and culture collections per medical orders.
Accurately document assessments, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions in compliance with unit and hospital standards.
Utilize Cerner EMR for precise and efficient documentation and communication.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Riverside
12.2017 - 08.2022
Provided comprehensive care using fetal and maternal monitoring equipment.
Assisted physicians with deliveries, examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
Functioned as Charge Nurse and Preceptor for newly hired staff.
Provided patient care in a high-volume triage unit.
Trained to respond efficiently to emergency and bedside situations.
Registered Nurse, BSN
St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside
12.2006 - 12.2017
Assessed patient conditions and administered medications on a fast-paced Medical/Surgical/Pulmonary unit.
Frequently served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor for newly hired nursing staff.
Utilized the nursing process to safely and efficiently manage care for a full patient assignment.
Served on the Unit Council Committee; recommended and implemented process improvements that increased productivity across a 22-bed unit.
Monitored treatment regimens to ensure efficacy and communicated findings to the healthcare team.
Performed and interpreted lab tests; reported results promptly.
Managed chest tubes, tracheostomies, and long-term ventilator patients.
Provided patient education regarding medications, discharge instructions, and care plans.
Administered blood products and IV infusions while monitoring for adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Virgin Islands
St.Thomas, USVI
05-2005
Skills
L&D, Post-partum, Anti-partum, and Neonatal Care Unit
19 Years of RN Experience
Critical Thinking & Decisive Judgment
Patient Prioritization & Care Planning
IV Management & Medication Administration
Detail-Oriented Clinical Documentation
Patient & Family Education and Advocate
Precepting & Nurse Orientation
Strong Autonomy in Clinical Practice
Infection Control Compliance
Medical-Surgical Nursing Team
JCAHO/HIPAA Compliance
Bedside Shift Reporting
EMR: Cerner
Certification
Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
Neonatal PICC-line certification in progress; one supervised insertion pending completion
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)