Neonatal Nurse Resume

Neonatal nurses, usually associated with the NICU department focus on providing clinical care to newborn babies. Their duties are varied right from monitoring baby's health condition to ensuring proper treatment for complicated cases. To work in the neonatal unit, a resume besides education and experience is necessary. It should display your proficiency in handling deliveries, sound knowledge of baby care and demonstrate skills like making correct decisions in emergency cases, in-depth information about the equipment used, and alertness to provide quick neonatal services depending on the situation.

Neonatal Nurse Resume Sample

Sara J Dwyane
493 Walnut Drive
Wyndmere, North Dakota 58081
Phone: 701-389-48793
Email: sara.jdwyane@anymail.com

Job Objective:

Highly qualified and responsible nursing professional looking for a position of Neonatal Nurse in 'XYZ Regional Hospital' where I can use my expertise and experience to provide effective care for infants and their mothers.

Summary of Skills:

Extensive experience in the NICU department and sound knowledge of nursing care for newborn
Ability to monitor NICU patients and administer oral, intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous medicines to pregnant women
Capable of providing care to full-term and premature infants
In-depth information about birth control, pregnancy care, infant care, and efficient nursing practices
Technically proficient and well-versed with the latest equipment used in the neonatal unit
Adept at multitasking and meeting needs of infants and administering necessary medication to their mothers
Good team-player with strong communication skills

Work Experience:

Neonatal Nurse
St. Francis Healthcare Campus, Wyndmere, ND
January 2016 – Present

Providing care for infants needing additional nursing services like IV therapy, oxygen therapy, acute monitoring, and specialized treatment
Assisting mothers post deliveries in handling babies, and ensuring proper breastfeeding techniques are followed
Coordinating with other neonatal nurses to provide care for infants having complications like premature delivery and birth defects related to cardiac, renal, or neurological concerns
Counseling and educating parents about the feeding patterns, rest schedules, daily activities, vaccination programs, and maintenance of personal hygiene for the newborn infant
Educating families about necessary care for lactating mothers, and nutrition levels by giving a proper dietary report
Assisting new mother in delivering babies, and handling discharge duties for the administration
Supervising a team of 10 nursing interns

Neonatal Nurse
Wheaton Maternity Clinic, Wyndmere, ND
May 2014 – December 2015

Collaborated with gynecologists and physicians to determine care plans for each infant post delivery
Assisted mothers to accomplish daily tasks for newborn infant like feeding, bathing, burping, changing diaper, and soothing a crying baby
Coordinated with other neonatal nurses to ensure smooth deliveries for mothers having major complications
Provided support and counseling to mothers to overcome postpartum depression
Assisted gynecologists in several high-risk deliveries with the help of effective nursing practices
Monitored health of premature babies, and educated family regarding the care to be taken for the initial years
Administered oral and IV medicines to critical infants

Internship:

Nurse Intern
Meritcare Health System (Neonatal Dept.), Fargo, ND
October 2012 – April 2014

Sterilized instruments and assisted gynecologist with physical examinations of the expecting mothers
Recorded doctor's prescriptions and made an entry into hospital's database
Took responsibility for regular checkups, diagnosis, treatment, vaccination programs and medication plans for the children
Attended deliveries, and learned measures to resuscitate stable born infants under the supervision of doctors
Participated in workshops and seminars to understand the latest recommended practice models for neonatal nurse practitioners
Completed discharge formalities for healthy newborn after consulting the concerned physician
Provided emotional support and education to the families of NICU infants born prematurely

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2014

Certification:

Registered Nurse, North Dacota, 2014
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, 2014
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification, 2015

Reference:

On request.