Melissa Lucas
Summary
I have loved working in the NICU for the past 10 years. I enjoy the patient population, the challenges I have experienced and the skills I have gained working in the NICU.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Stollery Children's Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Care for medically complex and critically ill neonates pre and post operatively
- Utilize 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 ordered/appropriate interventions when necessary
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines and monitor patient responses to medication
- Care for neonates and families according to the principles and values of family centered care
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Educated families on newborn care such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies
- Performed assessments on both mother and newborn
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines and monitored patient response
- Completed discharge teaching to parents
Registered Nurse, Neuro Trauma
Alberta Health Services
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Cared for pre and post operative neurology, trauma, and orthopedic patients
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines and monitored patient response
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans for patients
- Advocated for patients by assisting them to navigate the healthcare system and access resources with the support of social workers and other hospital resources
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
12.2011
Skills
- Developmental care
- Parental bonding
- Patient care planning
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Stollery Children's Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
04.2013 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, Neuro Trauma
Alberta Health Services
01.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
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