Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse remains calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington - NICU
02.2023 - Current
Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
Registered Nurse
Kentucky Children's Hospital - NICU
02.2018 - 07.2023
Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 70+ bed neonatal ICU.
Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
12.2017
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Monitoring Vital Signs
Patient Care Assessment
Accurate Documentation
Task and Work Prioritization
Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
IV insertion, Venous blood draw, Urinary Catheter Insertion
Blood Transfusion Administration
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol, American Academy of Pediatrics, March 2018-Present
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, August 2014-Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington - NICU
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kentucky Children's Hospital - NICU
02.2018 - 07.2023
Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol, American Academy of Pediatrics, March 2018-Present
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, August 2014-Present