Dynamic Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, excelling in advanced assessment and management of critically ill neonates. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and fostering collaborative teamwork. Skilled NRP instructor dedicated to family-centered care and effective communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Serve as the lead NRP instructor, training multidisciplinary teams in neonatal resuscitation protocols.
Lead regular neonatal resuscitation training sessions for nursing staff and physicians, promoting clinical readiness.
Facilitate both simulation-based learning and hands-on skill sessions to help assist the team with confidence and competency.
Mentor staff, residents and interns in emergency preparedness for high-risk deliveries.
Provide high quality training to help improve neonatal health outcomes.
Promote effective teamwork and communication among healthcare providers.
Maintain compliance with APP/NRP guidelines and updates.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor in TN from 2006-2009. Educated and trained health care professionals to provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to resuscitate newborns.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner- BC
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
03.2011 - Current
Manage care to neonates in a level III, 20 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Perform comprehensive assessments on newborns, identifying potential health issues and initiating appropriate interventions. Perform H&P's, daily progress evaluations and progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Enhance patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized treatment plans for neonatal patients.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
Promote family-centered care, engaging parents in the decision-making process and addressing their concerns regarding their baby''s health.
Implement advanced life-saving measures during emergent situations and stabilizing critically ill infants.
Perform procedures in the NICU and delivery room including: endotracheal intubation, UAC/UVC line placement, PIV, arterial puncture, lumbar puncture, and needle thoracentesis.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2011
Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
Worked per-diem while attending graduate school at the University of Connecticut.
Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant's NICU stay.
Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Centennial Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2009
Provided comprehensive care to premature neonates and critically ill term infants in a level III, 60 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor. Educated and trained health care professionals to provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to resuscitate newborns.
Was a member of the Neonatal Transport Team. Stabilized sick infants at outlying hospitals and transported them back to CMC to provide ICU treatment.
Worked as a charge nurse. Attended all high risk deliveries and cesarean births. Made patient assignments and assisted with staffing for the unit.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit TRAVEL Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2006
Worked as a travel nurse in the NICU, helping the needs of various hospitals throughout the United States with each assignment lasting 3-5 months.
Managed critically ill infants on oscillators, ventilator support, CPAP and cardiovascular support.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Centennial Medical Center
09.2003 - 01.2004
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
08.2002 - 08.2003
Education
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
05-2002
Skills
Advanced assessment and diagnostic skills
Management of premature and critically ill neonates
Neonatal Resuscitation and stabilization (NRP instructor)
Certified Child Life Specialist, Clinic/OR at Yale New Haven Children's HospitalCertified Child Life Specialist, Clinic/OR at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse at Yale New Haven Children's HospitalNeonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital