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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE.EMAIL AVAILABLE.Lafayette, IN Street Address
.PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYNeonatal Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Franciscan Alliance, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills. Spearheaded NICU staff education programs, significantly enhancing patient care quality. Adept in critical neonatal procedures and skilled at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes. Results-driven and practical individual with a passion for providing quality care to patients. Experienced in conducting physical exams, ordering tests, diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. Dedicated to delivering excellent patient-centered care focusing on patient safety and satisfaction.SKILLSProblem-solving.Organizational skills.Time management.Interpersonal skills.EXPERIENCELOCUM NNP AT CHI ST. ALEXIS IN BISMARK, NDMedicus Healthcare Solutions, March 2024-PresentCared for sick newborns and premature neonates in a level III, 25 bed NICU.Demonstrated effective communication skills when discussing treatment plans with patients and their families.Exhibited sound decision-making abilities in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on diagnosis and evaluation findings.Maintained patient records accurately and efficiently utilizing electronic health record systems.Attended high risk deliveries.Performed procedures such as UVC.Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive patient care.Developed strong relationships with patients/families by providing compassionate care..NEONATAL ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED (PRN), Lafayette, INNeonatal Associates Incorporated, October 2022-PresentEvaluate infants in the Well Baby Nursery as requested Attend high-risk, complicated deliveries and those deliveries where NNP presence is requested as well as manage the critical care needs and resuscitation of these infantsAdmit newborns in cooperation with neonatologist or the infant's primary care physician Assess and manage the care of 4-15 patients of a level III NICU Use critical thinking to confidently identify and treat ill infantsIdentify quality improvement issuesOffer solutions to potential problemsIdentify and assist with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areasProvide patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease preventionDevelop a comprehensive plan of care with the patient/family consistent with established guidelines and in collaboration with multidisciplinary team membersIntubate 23 week GA to term infants in respiratory distressProvide central line access including PICC line, UA line, and UV line accessPerform lumbar punctures as necessaryPerform thoracentesis as needed to relieve pressure around lungs from air or fluid.FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE NICU, Lafayette, INFranciscan Alliance, May 2007-Present2007: Full time novice NICU nurse.2015: Part time Clinical Resource Nurse and Part time NICU nurse/charge nurse. Communicating with all staff nurses, Patient care techs, Nursing supervisors, Clinical Nurse Leaders and managers effectivelyStaff Evaluations and staff improvement Mentoring of new employeesProvision of education to NICU staff As the Clinical Resource Nurse of a Level III NICUParticipate in NICU staff education and community outreach programs to assist caregivers in acquiring and maintaining adequate knowledge and competencies to care for sick newbornsCreate education for outreach ESC for mothers who are part of our suboxone clinicEducate all MCH at Franciscan Health Lafayette East on the changes in NAS protocols, as we developed our ESC procedures and taught all of the classesFacilitate insitu simulations for procedural flaws to mainstream our time to patient care with the intent to elevate patient quality of care leading to improved patient outcomesAssist in the development and updating of hospital and unit standards/protocolsDesigning NICU competency programs and monitoring staff completionCollaborate with unit leadership to maintain and improve staff and patient satisfactionProvide education to staff members on new and/or updated practices and policiesAct as a resource and support person for all staff members.Attend cesarean and high-risk deliveriesPerform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures and assisted other nurses in patient careAssess patients' developmental stages and conditionsProvide direct patient care to critically ill infants, both extremely preterm and full termResponsible for the direct patient care of complex patients in the NICU environmentCoordinate patient care based on acuity and distribute staff assignmentsCoordinate the needs of the NICU as Charge NurseCommunicating with all staff nurses, Patient care techs, Nursing supervisors, Clinical Nurse Leaders and managers effectivelyStaff Evaluations and staff improvement Mentoring of new employees Provision of education to NICU staff As the Clinical Resource Nurse of a Level III NICUAssist in the development and updating of hospital and unit standards/protocolsDesigning NICU competency programs and monitoring staff completion Collaborate with unit leadership to maintain and improve staff and patient satisfactionProvide education to staff members on new and/or updated practices and policiesAct a resource and support for all staff membersMonitor staff members' compliance of unit standards and hospital regulatory requirements and provide feedback for improvementParticipate in various unit and inter-unit committees including Chair the Hospital Shared Governance Clinical Practice Council, Chair the Unit Shared Governance Council, Sit on the Pediatric Department Meetings, Sit on the NICU Emergency Response Council, CLABSI Council, and Breast Milk Improvement Team.CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, Urbana, ILCarle Foundation Hospital, March 2019-May 2021Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Evaluate infants in the Well Baby Nursery as requested Attend high-risk, complicated deliveries and those deliveries where NNP presence is requested as well as manage the critical care needs and resuscitation of these infantsAdmit newborns in cooperation with neonatologist or the infant's primary care physician Assess and manage the care of 10-15 patients of a level III NICU that also includes surgery and post-surgery patients (excluding cardiac surgery)Use critical thinking to confidently identify and treat ill infantsIdentify quality improvement issues Offer solutions to potential problemsOffer up articles for review in the multidisciplinary meetingsIdentify and assist with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areasProvide patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease preventionDevelop a comprehensive plan of care with the patient/family consistent with established guidelinesIntubate 22 week GA to term infants in respiratory distressProvide central line access including PICC line, UA line, and UV linePerform lumbar punctures as necessaryPerform thoracentesis as needed to relieve pressure around lungs from air or fluidTap reservoirs as necessary.EDUCATIONMSN, NNPUniversity of Indianapolis, May 2018BSN IN NURSING, Rensselaer, IN, USSt. Joseph's College, May 2007DIPLOMASt. Elizabeth School of Nursing, May 2007CERTIFICATIONSBLS Provider: American Heart AssociationNeonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor: American Pediatric AssociationThe S.T.A.B.L.E Program ProviderREFERENCESReferences available upon requestHOBBIES AND INTERESTSChurchFamilyCommunityReadingLearning |
