Miranda Crochet
Chattanooga
Summary
With a proven track record at Erlanger Hospital, I excel in critical thinking and compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. My expertise spans from lactation support for NICU babies to comprehensive newborn assessments, underpinned by a commitment to continuous professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Lactation
Erlanger Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Assisting with latching while in the hospital as well as providing alternative/supplemental feeding plans when needed on a case by case basis.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions from delivery to discharge.
- Provided follow up phone calls after discharge to ensure prompt resolution of problems arising and adjustment of care plans as needed.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Erlanger Hospital
10.2013 - Current
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences workshops certifications relevant to neonatal intensive care nursing expertise.
- Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
- Increased staff awareness on importance of breastmilk nutrition in NICU, leading to better patient development outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse, Well Baby Nursery
Baptist Medical Center
06.2005 - 10.2013
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted with breastfeeding and lactation related education for parents.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, Al05.2004
Skills
- Helping babies latch to breast or bottle
- Making/adjusting feeding plans for newborns
- Experienced in special circumstances in lactation related to NICU babies
- Newborn assessment
Certification
RNC-LRN
CLC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Lactation
Erlanger Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Erlanger Hospital
10.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Well Baby Nursery
Baptist Medical Center
06.2005 - 10.2013
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Auburn University Montgomery
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