Mikayla Dixon, BSN, RN
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic and personable Level 3 Neonatal Nurse that applies advanced knowledge and clinical expertise for optimal patient outcomes. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Offers extensive hands-on experience in multiple units. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Successful at gathering vital signs information, monitoring patients and maintaining electronic charts with accuracy. Offers exceptional patient support for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - NICU Level 4
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
INOVA
06.2022 - Current
- Attends deliveries of term and preterm infants
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prepared patients for procedures include intubation, umbilical line placement, PICC insertion, lumbar puncture, arterial puncture, venipuncture, and chest tube insertions.
- Monitored patients with IV, PICC, and UAC/UVC lines.
- Managed patients requiring respiratory support including Endotracheal Intubation Mechanical Ventilation, Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV), Synchronized Inspiratory Positive Pressure (SiPAP), Continuous Positive AIrway Pressure (CPAP) and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC).
- Demonstrated the ability to care for patients with meconium aspiration, feeding intolerance, withdrawal, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia.
- Provided comfort measures such as positioning and pain management
- Maintained a safe and low stimulation environment for patients
Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery
Adventist White Oak Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical Student Nurse
Saint Christopher's Hospital For Children
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed assessments on children from ages 1 to 18 years old.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Clinical Student Nurse
Holy Redeemer Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Cared for patients in assigned units including: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Triage and Nursery.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2020
Skills
- Newborn Intensive Care
- Newborn Assessments
- Care Plan Management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Parental Support
- Neonatal Care Plans
- Postpartum Care
- Electronic Charting - (Epic)
- IV Insertion
- Patient Admission
Certification
Active licenses:
- Registered Nurse in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia and Delaware
Certifications:
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- STABLE Program, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Community Service
Moveable Fest - Baltimore, MD
- Prepared and packaged over 300 meals to be delivered to individuals living with infectious diseases
- Assisted with the organization of the Community Pantry
Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence Advisory Committee
- Educate units on how to identify patients that maybe showing signs of domestic violence
- Provide resources to patients that may be involved in an abusive relationship
Timeline
Registered Nurse - NICU Level 4
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery
Adventist White Oak Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
INOVA
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Student Nurse
Saint Christopher's Hospital For Children
11.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Student Nurse
Holy Redeemer Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
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