Angela Lewinski
Shorewood
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking NICU Registered Nurse with a proven track record in handling emergency situations. Dedicated to delivering top-notch patient care through continuous improvement of patient satisfaction and overall care standards. Skilled in streamlining safety protocols for comprehensive and efficient patient care. Adept at maintaining a calm and composed demeanor in high-pressure environments, consistently providing the highest level of care to newborns and their families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Christ Medical Children's Hospital NICU
03.2013 - Current
- Utilize nursing processes to identify needs and problems of the neonate through clinical observation and physical assessment
- Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed
- Attends and provides patient care at high-risk deliveries
- Manages patients with oxygen therapies including high frequency oscillatory ventilation, biphasic positive airway pressure, non-invasive mechanical ventilation, mechanical ventilation, Inhaled nitric oxide and high flow nasal cannula
- Areas of expertise include caring for premature infants and infants diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemia Encephalopathy (HIE), surgical intervention for myelomeningocele/meningoceles, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), gastroschisis and omphalocele
- Activities performed including care for neonates with congenital heart defects, meconium aspiration, extremely low birth weight (ELBW), congenital anomalies, sepsis, pneumonia, feeding intolerances, withdrawal, hyper/hypoglycemia, and hyperbilirubinemia
- Trained and manages patients who need Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygen (ECMO)
- Manage patients with cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, isolettes, medication administration, intravenous infusions, nasogastric/orogastric tubes, PICC, arterial broviac and UAC/UVC lines
- Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promote a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provide support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Record details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL12.2012
Skills
- Basic Life support (CPR and AED)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- STABLE
- Excellent organizational skills
- Exceptional communication skills both verbally and written
Accomplishments
Co-Chair Unit Council:
October of 2024 I joined Unit Council in our NICU. I love that nurses are able to voice their opinions and contribute to discussions that shape policies and procedures within the unit, ensuring that their insights and experiences are voiced. We can advocate for each other by addressing concerns, suggesting improvements, and influence changes that benefit the entire team and enhance the work environment.
Fostering a culture of collaboration encourages teamwork and empowers nurses to take ownership of their practice, leading to a more positive and productive work atmosphere.
As nurses are heard the efficiency and performance in patient care will soar. To be a part of this, I am able to lift other nurses to bring back their passion and energy to the workplace.
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