NICU & Pediatric Registered Nurse (BSN)

Veena Jacob (formerly Veena Ravi)

BSN, RN NICU Registered Nurse

Campbell, CA *************@*****.*** 408-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/veena-ravi1 WORK EXPERIENCE

Level III Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA May 2025 - Current

• Provide advanced care for critically ill newborns including CPAP, NAVA, and high-frequency jet ventilation.

• Monitor ventilator settings, blood gases, and clinical status to evaluate and support modifications in respiratory support.

• Perform comprehensive assessments to identify early signs of deterioration and initiate escalation of care if needed.

• Manage phototherapy treatment, monitoring bilirubin levels, skin integrity, and hydration status.

• Manage central lines (UVC/UAC) and administer TPN, lipids, and continuous medications.

• Respond promptly to acute changes in condition, including apnea, desaturation, and hemodynamic instability.

• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams, including emergency stabilization.

• Provide ongoing family-centered education throughout NICU stay and support discharge teachings, including safe sleep practices and ongoing home care needs.

Pediatric Med-Surge Float RN Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA April 2026 - Current

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.

• Assess, monitor, and manage pediatric patients by tracking vital signs, intake/output, pain levels, and respiratory status.

• Administer medications, IV fluids, enteral feedings, and other prescribed treatments. Certified Nurse Assistant Children’s Health of Northern California, Campbell, CA December 2022 - January 2024

• Provided direct patient care to medically complex pediatric patients, including feeding, hygiene, and mobility support.

• Provided basic respirator support care such as oxygen monitoring, pulse oximetry checks, and reporting signs of distress.

• Communicated effectively with families, providing compassionate and emotional support during hospitalization. NURSING LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER

PACU Volunteer Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital ~100+ hours April 2024 - December 2024 Supervisor: Evanielle Parinas ********@*****************.*** 408-***-****

• Provided information and updates to families of children in surgery, providing clear communication and support. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing (License Number: 95417543) Expires August 2028 Basic Life Support, American Heart Association Expires July 2027 Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Heart Association Expires September 2028 Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association Expires August 2028 EDUCATION

New Graduate Nurse Residency Program Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose, CA May 2026 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA December 2024 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA May 2022 REFERENCES

1. Susan Rhondes Current Manager Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Good Samaritan Hospital

• Contact: *****.******@*************.***

2. Debbie Casey, MSN-ED, RN, RNC-NIC New Graduate Residency Program Educator Good Samaritan Hospital

• Contact: *******.*****@*************.***

3. Shaquille Tillman MSN, RN, PCCN, NEA-BC Nursing School Clinical Instructor Critical Care & Med Surge

• Contact: 803-***-**** ********@*************.***

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