MELISSA THEISEN, RN

Peculiar, MO ***** 816-***-**** aduj4d@r.postjobfree.com

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT- RN

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, performance-driven nursing professional with 20+ years of neonatal intensive care nursing leveraging nursing assessment skills, background in medical-surgical, and competencies in various medical procedures. Equipped with exceptional interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills essential in relaying critical information to colleagues and health education to parents and family members. Proven time management skills are evidenced by the ability to streamline nursing responsibilities and prioritize tasks according to urgency while maintaining safe nursing care adhering to established policies and procedures. Adept with leadership and management responsibilities as evidenced by19+years of experience as a Charge Nurse and a Nurse Preceptor, leveraging a solid clinical background on running daily shifts and orienting new nurses in delivering safe and effective patient care.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Direct Nursing Care Neonatal Resuscitation Discharge Planning Coordinated Patient Care Plans Healthcare Regulations Critical Care Medication Administration Airway Management Tracheotomy Care Central Line Management Blood Transfusion Medical Imaging Intraoperative Nursing Infant Care Chest Tube Care Wound Care Health Teaching

RELATED EXPERIENCE

NICU RN TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL HILL – Kansas City, MO

Mar 2015 – Dec 2020

Rendered exceptional care to critically ill neonates and full-term infants in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Collaborated with physicians and other nursing staff to ensure seamless delivery of nursing care plans per policies and procedures.

Monitored neonatal conditions by performing detailed assessments, identifying abnormalities and life-threatening conditions.

Maintained patent airway for level III infants on standard ventilation, CPAP, HFNC, and room air to avoid respiratory complications.

Assisted physicians in performing high-risk and full-term deliveries and neonatal resuscitations as needed.

Educated parents and family members regarding patient’s current condition, including the risks and benefits of current treatment.

NICU RN Favorite Healthcare Staffing Agency – Kansas, MO Jan 2014 – Feb 2015

Managed and implemented critical care plans to critically-ill neonates and full–term infants in a level IIIB Neonatal ICU.

Performed medical procedures, including intravenous line insertion, blood draws, diagnostic tests and administering medications.

Offered support to parents and family members by educating them with the infant condition and providing at-home newborn care.

NICU RN The University of Kansas Hospital – Kansas, MO Dec 2001 – Dec 2013

Administered procedures and medications per physician’s/ NNP’s orders and protocols in caring for level IIIb infants.

Assumed Charge Nurse duties by encouraging other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and admissions.

Consoled parents and family members during loss as the elected Chairman of the Bereavement Committee.

EARLIER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NICU RN TruCare Health Solutions LLC – Lee’s Summit, MO

MED/SURG & NEURO ICU RN Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City – Kansas, MO

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Saint Luke’s College of Health Science – Kansas City, MO

Associate Degree in Nursing

Longview Community College – Lee’s Summit, MO

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse in MO Compact RN License

200******* Board of Nursing, Exp Date: Apr 2023

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Exp Date: 09/22

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Heart Association, Exp Date 11/22

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), EMR- Epic, Cerner, Social Media, Google Suite