Victoria Shannon Reed
Bel Air,MD
Summary
Experienced and compassionate staff nurse with a focus on neonatal care and extensive expertise in intravenous insertion. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to manage high-risk patients and deliver exceptional care. Adept at maintaining respiratory equipment and educating families to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Harford County Public Schools
Bel Air, MD
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Communicated regularly with families concerning their child's medical issues or concerns.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents regarding the health needs of individual students.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided basic first aid care to students in the event of minor injuries or illness.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available at each assigned school location.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits among students through classroom presentations and discussions.
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
- Monitored student medications in accordance with state regulations and school policies.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital Children’s Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2011 - 02.2025
- Care for high-risk newborns in a level IIII, providing specialized nursing interventions and monitoring vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and neurological development
- Attends high risk deliveries and transports high risk infants to other hospitals
- Specialization in intervenous insertion, handling a special medications, monitoring and running drips
- Safe Baby teaching to all parents and guardians
- Participated in the planning of special events and promotions for the organization through committee work such as Primary Nursing and Environmental Committee.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in neonatal care practices.
- Educated parents on topics such as nutrition, breastfeeding techniques, homecare instructions.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Instructed nursing staff in providing quality care for neonates according to established standards of practice.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Adolescent Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital Children’s Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Fulfilled the role of charge nurse, with responsibility to supervise 7-11 RN’s on day and night weekday/weekend shifts
- Implement total patient care through a team nursing process covering high acuity patients per shift
- Act as patient advocate; assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Identified potential risk factors which could lead to complications during recovery periods.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Chart by exception
- Responsible for patient care in a complex environment providing care for pediatric patients
- Have been involved in many rapid responses and cardiac arrests
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Emmitsburg, MD05-2006
Skills
- Intravenous insertion
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory equipment management
- Neonatal care
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Patient advocacy
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Continuous education
- Family education
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Monitoring vital signs
- Compassionate and caring
- Collecting vitals
- Infection control measures
- Patient evaluation
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- Care planning
- Catheter maintenance
- Patient safety monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
Affiliations
- Athletes Serving Athletes member since 2024
- Charm City Run Open Race Team member since 2023
- Volunteer at Anita C Leight Estuary Center since 2023
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Harford County Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital Children’s Center
01.2011 - 02.2025
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Adolescent Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital Children’s Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mount Saint Mary’s University
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