Alix Jocko
EDMONTON
Summary
Dedicated NICU professional with a strong track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and acute care expertise. Experience in implementing NICU protocols and training staff on best practices. Passionate about improving patient outcomes for critically ill infants and supporting families through challenging times. High interest in advancing education for new staff and promoting healthy learning environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton
01.2019 - Current
- Managed high-risk deliveries and extremely premature infants immediately after delivery, facilitating resuscitation and seamless admission to NICU.
- Delivered direct nursing care to high-risk neonates in critical condition, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient management plans, enhancing care coordination.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess patient status continuously.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
- Assisted in training new staff on NICU policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Macewan University
Edmonton01-2019
Skills
- NICU protocols
- Critical care
- Advanced monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Acute care expertise
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Training and development
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Workplace Initiatives
- INFO Debriefs - multidisciplinary debriefs post traumatic event in the workplace with intent to lead discussions on policy change
- Hand Hygiene Working Group - multidisciplinary team working towards improving hand hygiene compliance in NICU and mitigating infection
- Micropreemie Education - attending specific education days related to the care of micropreemie (<28 week gestation) infants
- NIDCAP Team - completed extra training to care for babies <29 weeks with focus on brain development and health
- Resuscitation & Stabilization Team (RST) Nurse - first response team to high risk deliveries and initial resuscitation of preterm or critically ill infants
- NEST Education - specific education for bereavement of children in the NICU
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Alberta Health Services
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Macewan University