Nicole Robinson, BSN, RN, RNC-LRN
Manteno
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with over 27 years of experience in Level II Nursery care. Committed to improving nursing practices, enhancing patient safety, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Actively seeking opportunities to utilize skills and education to achieve organizational objectives and enhance patient experiences.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Level II Nursery
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee
06.1998 - Current
- Actively participated in and implemented quality improvement initiatives within the department to enhance nursing practices and patient safety
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures for nursing department operations
- Mentored and trained students and new nurses on best practices of neonatal care
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to accurately assess the infant's condition
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures
- Utilized critical thinking skills to rapidly assess clinical scenarios
- Educated patients and families on health care needs and options to promote understanding and engagement in care
- Educated and supported families on newborn care practices fostering stronger parent-infant relationships and confidence
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Maintained accurate and current patient records using Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Replaced staff to ensure all units function with the correct nurse to patient ratio
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Provided breastfeeding education and support to new mothers
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as neonatal resuscitation
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to ensure availability for staff use
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members to enhance workflow efficiency
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MacMurray College
Jacksonville, IL05-1998
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient education and advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Epic EHR management
- Superuser access
- Mentoring and precepting
- Shared governance
- Multitasking and organization
- Inventory management
- Performance evaluation
- Policy development
- Task delegation
- Team collaboration
Certification
Registered Professional Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Exp: 5/28
Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-LRN) - National Certification Corporation, Exp: 3/29
HeartCode Complete BLS Provider - American Heart Association, Exp: 7/26
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics, Exp: 2/27
Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-LRN) - National Certification Corporation, Exp: 3/29
HeartCode Complete BLS Provider - American Heart Association, Exp: 7/26
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics, Exp: 2/27
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Level II Nursery
Riverside Medical Center
06.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MacMurray College