Ivy Todd, Msn, Aprn, Cpnp Email & Phone Number

Greater Omaha Area

Provide nursing care to pediatric patients aged 0–21 years. Complete accurate assessment of physical, mental, and emotional growth and development and social conditions when interviewing patients and families.■ Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of the patient to determine nursing care needs, including data from parent/guardian.■ Educate patient/family on specific health issues relevant to the visit prior to discharge from the clinic setting.■ Perform treatments, procedures, and medication/immunization administration according to policy and procedures.■ Provide patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Greater Omaha Area

Under the guidance and supervision of the preceptor, aid in the medical care or prevention of illness, disease, or injury in children and adolescents (Age 0 – 21). Manage patient caseload of up to 15 patients per day.PATIENT MANAGEMENT■ Complete timely, comprehensive physical examinations and history assessments.■ Perform physical examinations, accurately interpret diagnostic data, and essential history variables to clinically evaluate and develop an appropriate plan of care. (i.e., medications, treatments, vaccinations, etc.)■ Complete comprehensive documentation in the electronic medical record (i.e., progress notes, writing orders, discharge summaries, etc.)■ Promote optimal care through multidisciplinary collaboration.■ Perform procedures within legal scope of practice (i.e., casting assistance for fractures, lancing boils.)■ Monitor progress and revaluate therapeutic response to treatmentsEDUCATION & CARE COORDINATION■ Provide family-centered care and parent/guardian education (i.e., procedures, test results, and prescribed treatments.)■ Provide health and wellness advice to parents and guardians that improve the mental/physical growth and development of children.■ Communicate, collaborate, and consult with other health professionals to manage and coordinate patient care.■ Refer patients/family to specialists, social services, and community agencies as necessary.

Columbus, Nebraska

Completed timely, comprehensive physical examinations for adult and geriatric patients assessing all systems and developing an appropriate plan of care.■ Documented progress notes; provided family-centered care communicating with parents in understandable terms and referring to social services and community agencies when appropriate.■ Utilized appropriate clinical evaluation and laboratory tests in the management of patients.■ Evaluated therapeutic response to medical care and treatments; monitored patients’ growth and development.■ Promoted optimal care through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Landstuhl, Germany

Managed care of neonates with complex physiologic conditions and rapidly changing clinical conditions. Provided specialized medical care for pre and post-surgery patients.■ Significantly improved physician-parent communications via work on a nurse practitioner quality improvement initiative.■ Completed ground and air transports throughout Europe and the U.S. for critically ill infants (including congenital heart defect patients) as a member of the Neonatal Critical Care Air Transport (NCCAT) Team.■ Patient Education Council member for both the hospital and NICU; served as the unit’s Infection Control Representative.■ Assisted the CNS and NICU Medical Director with updating unit policies to reflect current evidence-based practice.■ Completed Charge Nurse duties, including patient assignments, aiding and supporting personnel, conflict resolution, updating nursing supervision, and coordinating NICU transports as needed.

United States

Served 6+ years providing specialized critical care nursing care to neonatal patients in the NICUs of various hospital institutions in California, Texas, Massachusetts, and Virginia.■ Provided comprehensive direct patient care for high-risk neonates while providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for the patients and their family. ■ Collaborated effectively with a multidisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals to facilitate optimal and efficient patient care.■ Continuously assessed neonates’ physical, psychological, and social problems while appropriately prioritize care and utilize critical thinking skills.■ Followed and complied with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.■ Worked with micro-preemies and infants suffering from genetic abnormalities and other afflictions.● Tri-City Medical Center - Level III-NICUOceanside, CA (08/2013–11/2013)● North Central Baptist Hospital - Level III-NICUSan Antonio, TX (11/2012–05/2013)● Methodist Children’s Hospital - Level III/IV-NICUSan Antonio, TX (03/2012–11/2012) - Level III/IV-NICU● Christus Health - Level III-NICU & CCUCorpus Christi, TX (06/2011–01/2013)● CROSS COUNTRY TRAVELERS AGENCY ▸Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Level III-NICUBoston, MA (03/2011–05/2011)● Southwest General Hospital - Level III-NICUSan Antonio, TX (04/2010–03/2011)● The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters - Level III/IV-NICUNorfolk, VA (08/2007–11/2010)

Master Of Science - Ms, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse