Rachel Majsak
Homestead
Summary
Dynamic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Expert in family-centered approaches, successfully enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and emotional support. Recognized for managing complex cases and training staff, fostering a culture of excellence in neonatal care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in the neonatal population
- Facilitated smooth transitions for neonates moving from NICU to home care, preparing parents with necessary skills and knowledge.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU setting.
- Assisted advanced practice providers with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Conducted detailed patient assessments to monitor progress and identify any complications early, facilitating timely interventions.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.
- Assessed potential risks within the NICU environment, implementing preventive measures to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff within the NICU setting.
- Coordinated with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support for families navigating the NICU journey.
- Served as an advocate for patient needs by collaborating with physicians to ensure appropriate interventions were implemented promptly when necessary.
Neonatal Intensive Care Travel Nurse
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2019
Skills
- Central line care
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Developmental care
- Emotional support
- Feeding tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Phototherapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Neonatal resuscitation
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024
Neonatal Intensive Care Travel Nurse
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
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