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Vanessa Serrato

Corcoran,CA

Summary

Registered nurse with 4 years of experience in Level III NICU's. Devoted to providing safe and compassionate care to patients and families

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Community Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Care for patients as premature as 23 weeks in a fast paced Level III NICU
  • Participate in daily rounds, contributing valuable insights and observations
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, medical students, and lactation consultants to ensure comprehensive care for NICU patients
  • Collaborate closely with respiratory therapists in order to care for intubated patients to minimize accidental extubations; resulting in over 12 months without an accidental extubation within the unit
  • Adhere to evidence-based infection control practices when accessing central lines in order to minimize central line associated infections
  • Implement specialized feeding techniques and monitored feeding tolerance closely, making real-time adjustments to feeding regimens to decrease the risk of aspiration, reflux, and other feeding-related issues
  • Safely administer blood transfusions and other blood products and monitor for adverse reactions
  • Respond promptly to emergency situations including respiratory distress, or other medical emergencies, providing life-saving interventions as necessary
  • Advocate for patients and families to ensure their needs are met effectively
  • Provide education and support to parents regarding neonatal care, including breastfeeding support, safe sleep practices, and developmental milestones
  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment

Registered Nurse

Kaweah Health
08.2019 - 02.2023
  • Conduct thorough assessments of newborns in the NICU, including vital signs, head-to-toe and developmental assessments
  • Document procedures, head-to-toe assessments, and medication administration with accuracy
  • Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team in order to maximize positive patient outcomes
  • Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate dosages and proper administration techniques, often including IV medications and specialized neonatal medications
  • Manage patients on oxygen therapies such as nasal cannula, high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, NIPPV, and ventilators
  • Manage central and peripheral lines by adhering to infection control protocols
  • Assist with positioning patients for head ultrasounds, echocardiograms, x-rays, and eye exams
  • Ensure adequate nutrition of patients by administering ordered parenteral/enteral nutrition, or oral feedings. Closely monitor weight, intake, and output
  • Provide emotional support and education to parents and families
  • Empower caregivers and encourage participation in the care of their infant
  • Educate caregivers regarding discharge instructions and home care needs
  • Attend high-risk and premature deliveries

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
05.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual ~ fluent in Spanish
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Empathetic and nurturing
  • Strong communication
  • Time management
  • Team-oriented
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • BLS • 07/2024
  • NRP • 08/2023
  • RNC-NIC • 09/2022

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Community Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Kaweah Health
08.2019 - 02.2023

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -

California State University - Fresno

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