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Lanell Ducharme

Beaumont,AB

Summary

Seasoned NICU Nurse with background in providing high-quality care to neonates and infants. Strengths include strong decision-making skills, ability to handle crisis situations, and exceptional knowledge of neonatal intensive care protocols. Previous impact includes leading nursing teams through challenging medical scenarios while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neonatal Intensive Care

Grey Nuns Hosp.
<ul> <li>Maintained a clean environment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by following safety protocols.</li> <li>Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.</li> <li>Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge in evidence-based practice guidelines related to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit standards of care.</li> <li>Cared for premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing specialized treatments according to physician orders.</li> <li>Coordinated transfer of high-risk newborns from delivery room to neonatal intensive care unit.</li> <li>Provided family-centered neonatal intensive care services including education, support and counseling.</li> <li>Provided emotional support for families during difficult times such as perinatal loss or neonatal intensive care unit admission.</li> <li>Assisted with admissions and discharges from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.</li> <li>Implemented evidence-based practices related to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.</li> <li>Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.</li> <li>Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.</li> <li>Developed individualized plans of care for neonatal patients based on assessments and in collaboration with other healthcare team members.</li> <li>Supported families in navigating complex systems such as education or health care services.</li> <li>Demonstrated advanced practice care for sick neonates with varying acuity in neonatal ICU setting, utilizing established professional standards.</li> </ul>
11.2012 - Current
  • Maintained a clean environment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by following safety protocols.
  • Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in evidence-based practice guidelines related to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit standards of care.
  • Cared for premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing specialized treatments according to physician orders.
  • Coordinated transfer of high-risk newborns from delivery room to neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Provided family-centered neonatal intensive care services including education, support and counseling.
  • Provided emotional support for families during difficult times such as perinatal loss or neonatal intensive care unit admission.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices related to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for neonatal patients based on assessments and in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
  • Supported families in navigating complex systems such as education or health care services.
  • Demonstrated advanced practice care for sick neonates with varying acuity in neonatal ICU setting, utilizing established professional standards.

Neonatal Intensive Care Level 4

Stollery Hosp.
<ul> <li>Administered medications and treatments to critically ill neonates in NICU.</li> <li>Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions throughout shifts.</li> <li>Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.</li> <li>Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.</li> <li>Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.</li> <li>Maintained accurate records of patient progress using electronic health record systems.</li> <li>Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.</li> <li>Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.</li> <li>Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.</li> <li>Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.</li> <li>Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.</li> <li>Evaluated responses to interventions and modified plans of care accordingly.</li> <li>Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.</li> <li>Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.</li> <li>Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.</li> <li>Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.</li> <li>Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.</li> </ul>
03.1997 - 11.2012
  • Administered medications and treatments to critically ill neonates in NICU.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions throughout shifts.
  • Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
  • Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress using electronic health record systems.
  • Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
  • Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.
  • Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
  • Evaluated responses to interventions and modified plans of care accordingly.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.

Pediatric Recovery

Stollery Hosp.
<ul> <li>Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.</li> <li>Monitored patients' vital signs in recovery room environment.</li> <li>Administered medications following physician's orders and protocols.</li> <li>Educated patients and families on recovery procedures and care instructions.</li> <li>Assisted with pain management through assessments and timely interventions.</li> <li>Managed postoperative pain management protocols including IV narcotics titrations.</li> <li>Coordinated patient transfers from the operating room to the recovery area.</li> </ul>
03.2007 - 06.2008
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs in recovery room environment.
  • Administered medications following physician's orders and protocols.
  • Educated patients and families on recovery procedures and care instructions.
  • Assisted with pain management through assessments and timely interventions.
  • Managed postoperative pain management protocols including IV narcotics titrations.
  • Coordinated patient transfers from the operating room to the recovery area.

Adult Neuro Intensive Care

U of A Hosp.
<ul> <li>Monitored vital signs and neurological status of critically ill patients.</li> <li>Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies as prescribed.</li> <li>Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans.</li> <li>Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.</li> <li>Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.</li> <li>Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.</li> <li>Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.</li> <li>Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.</li> <li>Performed bedside procedures including arterial blood gas draws, chest tube insertion and removal, and central line dressing changes.</li> <li>Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.</li> <li>Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.</li> <li>Educated patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatments, medications, lifestyle modifications.</li> <li>Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.</li> </ul>
04.1996 - 03.1997
  • Monitored vital signs and neurological status of critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies as prescribed.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
  • Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
  • Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
  • Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
  • Performed bedside procedures including arterial blood gas draws, chest tube insertion and removal, and central line dressing changes.
  • Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
  • Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
  • Educated patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatments, medications, lifestyle modifications.
  • Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.

Infectious Diseases Hematology & Nephrology

U of A Hosp.
<ul> <li>Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.</li> <li>Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.</li> <li>Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.</li> <li>Responded promptly to patient needs, providing compassionate care at all times.</li> <li>Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.</li> <li>Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.</li> <li>Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.</li> </ul>
07.1995 - 08.1996
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
  • Responded promptly to patient needs, providing compassionate care at all times.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.

Education

RN Diploma - Edmonton, AB

Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing
Edmonton, AB
12.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Calgary, AB

Mount Royal College
Calgary, AB

Some College (No Degree) - Edmonton, AB

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB

Skills

  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • EHR documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Critical care monitoring
  • Patient assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Infection control practices
  • Family-centered care
  • Emotional support techniques
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Mentorship skills

Certification

  • Member of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team at Grey Nuns Hospital
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Current
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Current
  • CPR Child & Adult - Current
  • Emergency Pediatric Nursing - Current
  • Annual Essential Education Modules (GNH) - Current
  • Other: Back care, IV initiation, IV push meds, arterial blood collection, central lines, WHMIS, lifts, adult & neonatal ventilators, neonatal CPAP care, PCA pumps, Alaris pump and medfusion pumps, glucometer and glucose monitoring, external ventricular drains with ICP monitoring, CPM, gastric (Salem & Ventrol) Hemodynamic monitoring, Drug levels 1 & 2, 12 lead ECG's, venipunctures, breastfeeding initiation, immunizations, chemo, drug administration, anaphylaxis and Alpha EEG.

References

Added references upon request.

Timeline

Neonatal Intensive Care

Grey Nuns Hosp.
11.2012 - Current

Pediatric Recovery

Stollery Hosp.
03.2007 - 06.2008

Neonatal Intensive Care Level 4

Stollery Hosp.
03.1997 - 11.2012

Adult Neuro Intensive Care

U of A Hosp.
04.1996 - 03.1997

Infectious Diseases Hematology & Nephrology

U of A Hosp.
07.1995 - 08.1996

RN Diploma - Edmonton, AB

Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing

Some College (No Degree) - Calgary, AB

Mount Royal College

Some College (No Degree) - Edmonton, AB

University of Alberta

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