Grace Paquette
Chesapeake
Summary
Experienced with delivering compassionate and critical neonatal care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to provide high-quality care in fast-paced settings. Track record of effective teamwork and maintaining composure under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Provided specialized, evidence-based care to critically ill and premature neonates requiring advanced monitoring, respiratory support, and complex interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and lactation consultants, to deliver individualized care plans.
- Supported and educated families through stressful hospitalizations, offering compassionate guidance on infant care, feeding techniques, and discharge planning.
- Administered and monitored medications, ventilator support, and intravenous therapies while maintaining precise documentation and adhering to safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice projects to enhance patient outcomes and unit performance.
Preceptorship
NICU
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted nurses in providing direct patient care to postpartum mothers and newborns, including vital signs monitoring, feeding support, and hygiene care.
- Supported maternal recovery through education reinforcement, ambulation assistance, and emotional support in a family-centered care environment.
- Collaborated with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, evidence-based practices while maintaining compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
- Ensured newborn safety by monitoring feeding cues, assisting with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, and reinforcing safe sleep practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records, supported unit workflow, and upheld infection prevention and safety standards
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Pulmonary Ventilator Step Down Unit care partner
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Server
Texas Roadhouse
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed food and drink orders accurately, utilized order slips, memorized orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
- Engaged with customers and took action to correct any problems.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Starbucks
Various Locations
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted guests in a friendly manner and took customer orders and entered orders into the point-of-sale system
- Created coffee, beverages, and prepared food products
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Front end team leader that guided members through work shifts, oversaw customer orders to minimize errors, prepared and packaged orders, and handled customer complaints.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Management
Old Dominion University
05-2022
High School Diploma -
Deep Creek High School
06-2018
Skills
- Care Planning
- BLS Certification
- Communication Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Fast Learner
- Computer Knowledgeable
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Preceptorship
NICU
11.2024 - 12.2024
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Texas Roadhouse
01.2022 - 01.2023
Starbucks
Various Locations
01.2021 - 01.2022
Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
01.2017 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Science - Management
Old Dominion University
High School Diploma -
Deep Creek High School
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