Margaret Sullivan
Montara
Summary
Dedicated Neonatal Intensive care Unit nurse with over four years of experience providing high-acuity care to premature and critically ill newborns. Travel nursing experience in NICUs throughout the United States has strengthened clinical adaptability, exposure to diverse patient care practices, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Highly motivated, detail oriented and committed to expanding clinical knowledge and nursing practice through new challenges and experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill newborns in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for neonatal patients.
- Trained new nursing staff on NICU policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
Registered Nurse, NICU
CRMC
Fresno
01.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse, NICU
Maynard Children's Hospital at ECU Medical Center
Greenville
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, NICU
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
Lexington
01.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nurse Technician medical surgical unit
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained current knowledge of policies and procedures relating to infection control practices in the healthcare setting.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Intravenous therapy
- Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Blood transfusion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proper medical equipment storage
- Medication administration
- Patient discharging
- Needs assessment
- Documentation and reporting
- Medical equipment setup
- Time management abilities
- Emergency procedures
- Attention to detail
- Video EEG
- Pre and Post operative care
- Point of care testing
- Fluid intake and output monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Diagnostic procedures
- Patient Check-ins
- Specimen collection
- Lab draws
- HIPAA education
- Biohazard disposal
- Catheter monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Kaiser Permanente
04.2025 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse, NICU
CRMC
01.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse, NICU
Maynard Children's Hospital at ECU Medical Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, NICU
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nurse Technician medical surgical unit
University of Kentucky Hospital
02.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Kentucky