PICU Registered Nurse
Resume:
CLAIR
LANCASTER
ad5ewd@r.postjobfree.com
Pearland, TX 77584
SKILLS
● Proficient pediatric assessments
● Critical care
● Tracheostomy Care
● Central Line Care
● Medication Administration
● Charting with iCentra/Cerner
● Collecting patient history
● Providing discharge teaching
● Infection control measures
● Professional bedside manner
● Gastrostomy buttons experience
● Vaccine administration
● Supply restocking
● Patient and family advocacy
● Mother/Baby nurse assessments
● Magnesium Sulfate Administration
and Blood Transfusion for PPH
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID 07/2019
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
● Graduated with 3.5 GPA
● Participated in simulation and
clinical hours totaling: 552 hours
● Capstone at PCMC with the Float
Pool Unit 04/2020-07/2020,
became confident in handling high
acuity patients in the PICU and
CICU settings
● Development of plan of care and
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Well-qualified Pediatric Registered Nurse, with full Texas and California licensing credentials and extensive experience in caring for various common pediatric medical diagnoses and intensive care settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. WORK HISTORY
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Roseville- Travel PICU RN Roseville, CA • 11/2023 - current
● Care of the acutely ill pediatric patient
● Float to NICU, Pediatrics
ClearLake Regional Hospital- PICU/Peds Staff RN
Webster, TX • 10/2023 - 11/2023
● Care of the pediatric client who is either critically and acutely ill or stable and requiring supportive care on a 30 bed PICU/pedi floor MedPro Staffing- Travel Pediatric Float RN- Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT • 06/2023 - 07/2023
● Care of the pediatric patient on multiple units including: Medicine Cardiology unit, Neurosciences/BMT unit, NICU, PICU, Pediatric ER, and Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Family First Homecare- Private Duty Pediatric RN
Pearland, TX • 03/2023 - 08/2023
● Skilled assessment of the pediatric patient, medication administration, management of care plan, proficiency in maintenance and troubleshooting a GB
Core Med Staffing- Travel PICU RN- Kaiser Permanente Fontana, CA • 12/2022 - 02/2023
● Critical care of patients with high acuity diagnoses and chronic conditions in a 10 bed PICU, floated to a 24 bed Pediatric Unit
● Assessed patients, administered medicines and provided all necessary treatment.
● Maintained patient records, family history and related documentation with Epic
● Communication with multidisciplinary team regarding plan of care and educated families on medical procedures and treatments Team Select Homecare- Private Duty Pediatric RN
Houston, TX • 10/2022 - 02/2023
nursing interventions via clinical
rotations
CERTIFICATIONS
● PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
● Basic Life Support
● Assessing patients with stable, chronic conditions
● Administering medications and assisting with activities of daily living
● Communicating to multidisciplinary team regarding patient status Source Medical- Travel PICU RN- Children’s Hospital of San Antonio San Antonio, TX • 08/2022-10/2022
● Critical care of patients with high acuity diagnoses and chronic conditions in a 20 bed PICU, floated to a 20 bed Pediatric Step Down Unit
● Significant ventilator and trauma experience
● Daily involvement in patient rounds for development of care plans and treatment methods
● Documentation with Cerner
Medical Solutions - Travel PICU RN-Methodist Children’s San Antonio, TX • 04/2022-07/2022
● Adaptability from floating to multiple units across children’s hospital
● Performing a comprehensive range of clinical functions, assessing patients’ health status and developmental stages, administering medications, and patient documentation (Meditech)
● Participation and patient advocacy during multidisciplinary rounds Thrive Skilled Pediatrics - Private Duty Pediatric RN Pasadena, TX • 11/2021 - 04/2022
● Proficiency in management of a central line specifically infusions of TPN/lipids
● Proficiency in maintenance of G tube button and feed administration
● Performance of ADL assistance and personal care including: hygiene, range of motion exercises, usage of walker/wheelchair, and daily routine
● Head to Toe assessments, obtaining vital signs, and continual observation
Texas Children’s Hospital - PICU RN
Houston, TX • 08/2021 - 11/2021
● Admissions, assessments, and application of care plans
● Management of lines such as endotracheal tubes, foley catheters, dialysis ports, central and arterial lines, peripheral IVs, drains, pain management pumps, and other multiple artificial airways
● Care of patient on drips for sedation, paralysis and blood pressure management
● High acuity traumas, rare disorders, and significant PALS experience Aspen Home Health - Private Duty Pediatric RN
Idaho Falls, ID • 02/2021 - 07/2021
● Proficiency in management of a central line specifically infusions of TPN/lipids
● Proficiency in maintenance of G tube button and feed administration
● Performance of ADL assistance and personal care including: hygiene, range of motion exercises, usage of walker/wheelchair, and daily routine
● Head to Toe assessments, obtaining vital signs, and continual observation
Mountainview Hospital Labor & Delivery - Registered Nurse Idaho Falls, ID • 06/2020 - 09/2020
● Proficiency in assessments of the postpartum mother and newborn baby, administering newborn medications, maintenance IV fluids and pain management for mothers
● Proficient in newborn discharge procedures including: four-point blood pressures, Newborn Screening Exams, CCHD, TSB/TCB, blood glucose monitoring
● Communication with team including: charge RN, NICU RNs, OBGYNs, pediatricians, lab, pharmacy, and patients/families. Primary Children's Medical Center - Registered Nurse Salt Lake City, UT • 09/2019 - 02/2020
● Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at- home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
● Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
● Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
● Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
● Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.
● Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
● Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
● Oriented to multiple units including CMU, NTU, IMSU, ICS, PICU/CICU Mini-Cassia Care Center - Certified Nursing Assistant Burley, ID • 12/2017 - 09/2018
● Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
● Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
● Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
● Cared for clients with diagnoses with complex neurological disorders including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
● Attended education and received certification for Crisis Prevention, applied knowledge in de-escalating agitated patients Northern Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Services - Medical Assistant Watertown, NY • 01/2016 - 04/2016
● Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
● Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
● Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
● Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation.
● Closely monitored patient neurological status, response to conscious sedation, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
● Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for patients and maintain health and safety practices.
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