Nora Severns, Msn, Rn, C-Nic, C-Elbw, Cpst Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Georgia

Relief charge nurse in a level III NICU. Primary focus is to provide care for neonates as young as 22-weeks’ gestation or those with conditions such as prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, chromosomal anomalies, sepsis, as well as other common neonatal conditions. Proficient in the management of PICC lines; arterial and venous access sites; ventilator management; tube feeding placement and management; utilization of multiple feeding modalities; and general patient care. Responsibilities include: care of neonates of all viable gestational ages, the education of parents and caregivers, preceptor for new nursing hires, senior practicum students, and professional mentor. • Unit Practice Council: Committee chairperson. Goals: shared decision-making, improving patient care, quality improvement, education & training, interdisciplinary collaboration, policy development, innovation & research, staff engagement, unit leadership.• NICU Nutrition Committee: Committee secretary. Goals: shared decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, review & creation of nutrition protocols, breast milk promotion, education & training, research & innovation, policy development, monitoring compliance, parent & family education.• Professional Nursing Governance Council: Education & Professional Development Sub-Council Co-Chair. Representative for nursing shared governance.• NICU Discharge Committee: Committee secretary. Goals: interdisciplinary collaboration, education & training, policy development, parent education.• Small Baby Taskforce: Nutrition coordinator. Goals: nutritional protocols for extremely low birth weight neonates, breast milk promotion, optimal growth parameters, education & training, research & innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, parent & family education, policy development, data collection & monitoring, patient-centered care.

Gainesville, Georgia

Staff nurse in a 35-bed CVICU. Primary focus was to provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions, pre- and post-cardiac surgery patients, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients, and patients bound for and returning from the Electrophysiology and Stress Labs. Proficient in the management of central lines; arterial and venous access sites; therapeutic hypothermia in post-cardiac arrest patients; intra-aortic balloon pump management; care of post-surgical cardiac patients; and general patient care. Responsibilities included: observe and report all changes in patient conditions; analysis and interpretation of laboratory values, radiology exam results, and cardiology tests, with communication of these results to the advanced practice provider; and a collaboration with the care team to formulate an optimal plan of care of each patient.

Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Clinical instructor for undergraduate nursing students, focusing on labor & delivery, postpartum, and neonatal nursing practice. Develop and implement clinical objectives, lesson plans, and evaluation methods to assess student’s clinical competencies. Provide guidance and mentorship to students, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Collaborate with clinical staff and healthcare professionals to ensure a safe and enriching clinical experience. Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, resulting in improved student performance and satisfaction.

Naples, Florida

Staff nurse in a 35-bed CVICU. Primary focus was to provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions, pre- and post-cardiac surgery patients, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients, and patients bound for and returning from the Electrophysiology and Stress Labs. Proficient in the management of central lines; arterial and venous access sites; therapeutic hypothermia in post-cardiac arrest patients; intra-aortic balloon pump management; care of post-surgical cardiac patients; and general patient care. Responsibilities included: observe and report all changes in patient conditions; analysis and interpretation of laboratory values, radiology exam results, and cardiology tests, with communication of these results to the advanced practice provider; and a collaboration with the care team to formulate an optimal plan of care of each patient.

Naples, Florida

Responsible for assisting RN with the basic nursing care of acute care clients on medical, telemetry, and maternity units. Duties included: frequent assessment of vital signs; assistance with ADLs; and maternal assistance with child care.

Naples, Florida

Manage end-to-end product distribution process, license key generation, overseeing inventory levels, order fulfillment, and shipment coordination. Utilize distribution software and systems to monitor inventory turnover rates and reduce carrying costs while maintaining professional affiliations with vendors. Liaise with third-party logistics providers, negotiating contracts and service level agreements to ensure cost-effective and efficient distribution.

Master Of Science, Nursing Education, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science, Nursing, 4.0

Associate Of Science - As, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Known as Edison State College at time of Matriculation.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies

College Known as Edison College at time of matriculation.