Susie Kennelly
Lancaster
Summary
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in neonatal intensive care. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and advanced life support. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with commitment to providing compassionate and evidence-based care for our tiniest patients. Dedicated and experienced Charge nurse and Preceptor with a strong commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, CA
05.2016 - Current
- Administered patient care, including medication management and monitoring vital signs.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as per NICU protocols for critically ill newborns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for neonatal patients.
- Educated families on neonatal care, fostering understanding of treatment processes and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in neonatal intensive care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California, CA12-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administratio
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare technology
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Premature infant care
- Family-centered care
- Nursing staff supervision
- Emergency interventions
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained neonatal nurses in Cerner Charting and yearly Skills Day
- Supervision - Charge RN capable in NICU level 3 unit
- Neonatal PICC certified
Certification
- BLS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Antelope Valley College