OBJECTIVE
Dedicated NICU Nurse with a proven track record of delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Seeking to leverage 5+ years of NICU nursing experience and expertise to support newborns and families at Saint Joseph Hospital. Particularly adept at patient education and communicating effectively to ensure that all newborn needs are met and family members fully understand medical conditions and all treatment options.
EXPERIENCE
NICU Nurse
Denver Medical Center, Denver, CO
May 2018 – Present
- Care for high-risk newborns in a Level III NICU, providing specialized nursing interventions and monitoring vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and neurological development
- Implemented evidence-based infection control practices, resulting in a 10% reduction in infection rates within the unit
- Administer medications including intravenous therapies with 100% accuracy and monitored newborns carefully for adverse reactions
- Use advanced equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and cardiac monitors to deliver precise and tailored care to newborns
- Maintain meticulous medical records, documenting assessments, treatments, and progress notes to facilitate continuity of care for over 200 patients
Registered Nurse
Denver General Hospital, Denver, CO
June 2016 – April 2018
- Provided direct patient care and assisted in managing the care of up to 10 medical-surgical patients per shift
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and administered necessary medications and treatments while maintaining a 100% accuracy rate
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for over 800 patients
- Assisted in emergency situations, demonstrating effective crisis management skills and maintaining calm and composed demeanor during critical incidents
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO
May 2018
CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Colorado Board of Nursing, 2022 (License No.: 12345)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Completion, American Heart Association, 2023
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2022
SKILLS
- Neonatal intensive care
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis management
- Patient education