Renee Wardzinski Email & Phone Number

Bristow, Va, Us

United States

As a Level III, board certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II, I routinely manage and deliver multidisciplinary care to a variety of patients including preterm, extremely low birth weight infants (from 22 gestational weeks and above) and critically-ill newborns. My responsibilities include diagnosing, rounding, managing and treating NAS infants, performing procedures, ventilator management (RAM, conventional, high-frequency) and iNO administration. Other skills include:- Attends high-risk and all cesarean deliveries. Provides effective and efficient NRP stabilization and implementation of S.T.A.B.L.E. for post-resuscitation/pre-transport management of sick infants. - Stabilize critically-ill infants for transfer to a higher level of care facility.- Provide prenatal and newborn nursery consults.- Actively involved in the unit by participating in daily interdisciplinary rounds, attending weekly conferences in person and via ZOOM, and actively involved in social rounds on a weekly basis.- Precepts new employees, NP students, residents and nursing students.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

As a Level IV, board certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II, I am proficient in managing critically ill newborns with complex medical conditions, including respiratory distress syndrome, congenital anomalies, and prematurity-related complications. I am skilled in implementing evidence-based treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.Other skills include:- Capable of promptly assisting in high-risk or cesarean deliveries. Proficient in administering effective and efficient Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) stabilization and proficient in implementing S.T.A.B.L.E. protocols for the post-resuscitation management of critically ill infants.- Compassionate communicator adept at supporting families through challenging circumstances.- Actively involved in the unit by participating and attending weekly conferences in-person and via ZOOM; and actively involved in social, discharge, and NICN rounds on a weekly basis.

Provided direct nursing care to a post NICU patient requiring TPN and medication administration via central catheter, PRN dressing changes to maintain skin integrity and sterility, and maintenance of continuous gastrostomy tube (GT) feedings. - Maintained communication with the physician and interdisciplinary team by completing documentation including physical assessment, medication review and vital signs accurately and promptly on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within agency and regulatory standards.- Offered developmentally appropriate activities for the patient with a GT.

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

- Delivered multifaceted care to term newborns as well as extremely low birth weight, premature, and high-risk neonates from 22 weeks’ gestation and above.- Provided patient stability through continuous hemodynamic monitoring, patient assessment and administering complex IV therapy.- Routinely care for one to three patients based on clinical severity.- Cared for patients requiring oxy-hoods, continuous positive airway pressure, nasal cannula, ventilator support, high frequency oscillatory ventilation, and nitric oxide.- Attended cesarean and high-risk deliveries with an NNP or neonatologist.- Provided timely discharge teaching and supported family members.- Assisted PICC RNs with sterile placement of peripherally inserted central catheters and supported NNPs and neonatologists with central line insertions and intubations.- Active member of the Infection Prevention Committee (2012 – 2020); collaborated with committee members involving policy changes, upholding and monitoring antibiotic stewardship guidelines and observing handwashing practices to guide improvements within the NICU.

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

- Proficient with conflict resolution techniques, and interactions with parents, staff and multidisciplinary team members. - Charge nurse responsible for staffing, RN/patient assignments, delivery room coverage, and admission assistance on a given shift. - Delivers reliable results related to quality and best practice to improve clinical operations. - Provides a safe and holistic work environment for all members of the interdisciplinary team.

Msn, Neonatology

Master'S Degree, Maternal/Child Health And Neonatal Nurse/Nursing

Bachelor'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse