Riya Patel
Mechanicsville
Summary
Neonatal nurse with 2+ years of experience in providing specialized care to critically ill newborns. Excelling in ventilator management, neonatal resuscitation, and providing family centered care. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes through applying critical care skills and fostering interdisciplinary teamwork. Collaborative team player with a passion for infection prevention and ensuring high standards of neonatal care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
VCU Health System
06.2022 - Current
- Caring for high-risk neonates in a level IV/ECMO NICU, providing safe care by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Assessing and documenting changes in a patient's condition and escalating the patient's condition to a higher level of care.
- Assisting with high-risk deliveries by providing critical care measures and intervention if needed, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Competent in working with different modes of ventilation:- High flow, CPAP, NIPPV, NAVA, SIMV, High-frequency Jet Ventilator, High-frequency Oscillator Ventilator, and Nitric oxide.
- Providing emotional support to families during difficult times and ensuring a trusting relationship between parents and medical staff.
- Member of the Infection Prevention Committee, providing ideas to develop and implement strategies to prevent infection in vulnerable newborns.
- Function as a preceptor to new nurses and a resource nurse in the unit.
Neonatal ICU - Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Stocked and cleaned bedside carts.
- Assisted nurses with changing diapers, bathing, feeding, blood draws, positioning newborns, and maintaining a clean environment.
- Assisted with the admission and discharge processes.
- Properly operating and maintaining NICU equipment such as feeding pumps, radiant warmers, incubators, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2022
Associate of Science - Science
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA08-2019
Skills
- Central line care
- Tracheostomy care
- Family-centered care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Intravenous therapy
- Ventilator management
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Medication administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
VCU Health System
06.2022 - Current
Neonatal ICU - Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Science - Science
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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