Nurse Practitioner Patient Care
Resume:
Melissa Herrin
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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ad5op9@r.postjobfree.com
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Lafayette, IN 47909
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Neonatal 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.
SKILLS
Problem-solving
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Organizational skills
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Time management
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Interpersonal skills
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EXPERIENCE
LOCUM NNP AT CHI ST. ALEXIS IN BISMARK, ND
Medicus Healthcare Solutions, March 2024-Present
Cared 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.
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NEONATAL ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED (PRN), Lafayette, IN
Neonatal Associates Incorporated, October 2022-Present
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 infants
Admit 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 infants
Identify quality improvement issues
Offer solutions to potential problems
Identify and assist with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas
Provide patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention
Develop a comprehensive plan of care with the patient/family consistent with established guidelines and in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members
Intubate 23 week GA to term infants in respiratory distress
Provide central line access including PICC line, UA line, and UV line access
Perform lumbar punctures as necessary
Perform thoracentesis as needed to relieve pressure around lungs from air or fluid
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FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE NICU, Lafayette, IN
Franciscan Alliance, May 2007-Present
2007: 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 effectively
Staff Evaluations and staff improvement Mentoring of new employees
Provision of education to NICU staff As the Clinical Resource Nurse of a Level III NICU
Participate in NICU staff education and community outreach programs to assist caregivers in acquiring and maintaining adequate knowledge and competencies to care for sick newborns
Create education for outreach ESC for mothers who are part of our suboxone clinic
Educate all MCH at Franciscan Health Lafayette East on the changes in NAS protocols, as we developed our ESC procedures and taught all of the classes
Facilitate 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 outcomes
Assist in the development and updating of hospital and unit standards/protocols
Designing NICU competency programs and monitoring staff completion
Collaborate with unit leadership to maintain and improve staff and patient satisfaction
Provide education to staff members on new and/or updated practices and policies
Act as a resource and support person for all staff members.
Attend cesarean and high-risk deliveries
Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures and assisted other nurses in patient care
Assess patients' developmental stages and conditions
Provide direct patient care to critically ill infants, both extremely preterm and full term
Responsible for the direct patient care of complex patients in the NICU environment
Coordinate patient care based on acuity and distribute staff assignments
Coordinate the needs of the NICU as Charge Nurse
Communicating with all staff nurses, Patient care techs, Nursing supervisors, Clinical Nurse Leaders and managers effectively
Staff Evaluations and staff improvement Mentoring of new employees Provision of education to NICU staff As the Clinical Resource Nurse of a Level III NICU
Assist in the development and updating of hospital and unit standards/protocols
Designing NICU competency programs and monitoring staff completion Collaborate with unit leadership to maintain and improve staff and patient satisfaction
Provide education to staff members on new and/or updated practices and policies
Act a resource and support for all staff members
Monitor staff members' compliance of unit standards and hospital regulatory requirements and provide feedback for improvement
Participate 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
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CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, Urbana, IL
Carle Foundation Hospital, March 2019-May 2021
Neonatal 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 infants
Admit 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 infants
Identify quality improvement issues Offer solutions to potential problems
Offer up articles for review in the multidisciplinary meetings
Identify and assist with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas
Provide patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention
Develop a comprehensive plan of care with the patient/family consistent with established guidelines
Intubate 22 week GA to term infants in respiratory distress
Provide central line access including PICC line, UA line, and UV line
Perform lumbar punctures as necessary
Perform thoracentesis as needed to relieve pressure around lungs from air or fluid
Tap reservoirs as necessary
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EDUCATION
MSN, NNP
University of Indianapolis, May 2018
BSN IN NURSING, Rensselaer, IN, US
St. Joseph's College, May 2007
DIPLOMA
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, May 2007
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Provider: American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor: American Pediatric Association
The S.T.A.B.L.E Program Provider
REFERENCES
References available upon request
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Church
Family
Community
Reading
Learning
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