Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Outstanding Preceptor Award, & many shout outs from parents and staff for excellent care
Timeline
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Trisha Lieser

Massillon,OH

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive NICU experience at Akron Children's Hospital, adept at implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in neonatal assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration, I foster family-centered care while providing emotional support. Recognized for improving patient satisfaction and reducing hospital-acquired infections through meticulous attention to detail and effective communication.

Experienced with neonatal patient care, offering specialized skills in NICU settings. Utilizes advanced medical techniques and technologies to ensure patient safety and well-being. Strong understanding of emotional and practical needs of families during critical care situations.

Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in neonatal intensive care. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and advanced life support. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

Compassionate [Desired Position] with background in NICU nursing. Proven ability to provide critical care and support to neonates, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in neonatal resuscitation and family education.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, NICU

Akron Children's Hospital
01.2005 - Current
  • Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
  • Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
  • Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
  • Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
  • Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
  • Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences workshops certifications relevant to neonatal intensive care nursing expertise.
  • Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
  • Ensured continuity of care during shift handovers by effectively communicating pertinent information regarding patients'' status and needs with incoming staff members.
  • Contributed to staff development through mentorship of new nurses, conducting training sessions on specialized topics related to neonatal intensive care nursing.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information while adhering to HIPAA regulations, promoting trust and respect between patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Fostered supportive team environment, leading to increased staff retention and job satisfaction.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns in high-stress NICU environment.
  • Optimized use of technology for patient monitoring, leading to quicker response times and improved patient surveillance.
  • Improved NICU's operational efficiency, organizing supplies and equipment to ensure availability and readiness.
  • Increased family satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and effective communication during critical periods.
  • Improved patient outcomes with development and implementation of individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced staff competency by mentoring new nurses and conducting educational workshops on NICU best practices.
  • Enhanced patient care by staying abreast of latest neonatal nursing research and integrating new findings into practice.
  • Conducted detailed assessments of neonatal patients to identify care needs and monitor progress.
  • Reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections, adhering strictly to infection control protocols.
  • Enhanced emotional support to parents and families, providing guidance and information throughout their NICU journey.
  • Increased staff awareness on importance of developmental care practices in NICU, leading to better patient development outcomes.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in daily care routines, significantly improving patient care quality.
  • Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Improved learning with organization of regular case studies sessions for nursing staff, enhancing problem-solving skills in critical care scenarios.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Malone University
Canton, OH
05-2004

Skills

  • Developmental care
  • Parental bonding
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Nursing documentation
  • Endotracheal tube care
  • Umbilical line care
  • Central line maintenance
  • Premature infant care
  • Neonatal assessment
  • Fluid balance monitoring
  • Patient care planning
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Discharge planning
  • Family education
  • Phototherapy
  • Cardiopulmonary monitoring
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Growth monitoring
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Feeding support
  • Apnea monitoring
  • Blood transfusion
  • Skin integrity assessment
  • Ventilator management
  • Emotional support
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Nutritional support
  • HIPAA education
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Honest and dependable
  • Time management
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Reliability
  • Blood transfusion administration
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Clinical judgment
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Detail-oriented
  • Patient education
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Task and work prioritization
  • Emergency interventions
  • Vitals monitoring
  • IV setup
  • End-of-life care
  • Electronic charting
  • Pain management
  • Task prioritization
  • Specimen collection
  • Self motivation

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in NICU environment.

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Certified NICU, RNC by NCC -2022 to present

Outstanding Preceptor Award, & many shout outs from parents and staff for excellent care

Outstanding Preceptor Award 2023

Multiple mentions, shout outs on discharge surveys from families stating that they received Informed, excellent, attentive care, providing family education

Timeline

Registered Nurse, NICU

Akron Children's Hospital
01.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Malone University

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