Vanessa Charles, Bsn, Rnc-Nic Email & Phone Number

Anaheim, Ca, Us

Orange, California, United States

Practicing nursing within a 104-bed Level IV NICU, serving the Small Baby Unit consisting of infants born less than 28 weeks gestation or who weigh less than 1,000 grams.Facilitate recovery of infants born prematurely, those with congenital defects, and those requiring ventilation (Ex. Intubated, Oscillator, High-Flow nasal cannula, Bubble CPAP, Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Nitric Oxide).Assist with initiating IV fluids for infants with central lines, umbilical lines, peripheral IVs, and proper medication administration.Coordinate with occupational therapy to determine proper feeding methods for infants.Provide culturally competent care by educating parents in both English and Spanish while preparing for discharge.

Pasadena, California, United States

Practice nursing within a 52-bed Level III NICU, serving intermediate and critical patients.Facilitate recovery of infants born prematurely, those with congenital defects, infants requiring cooling precautions, and requiring ventilation (Ex. Intubated, Oscillator, High-Flow nasal cannula, Nasal CPAP, Nitric Oxide).Care for infants with peripheral IVs, central lines, and umbilical lines.Collect lab specimens ensuring correct labeling and proper medication administration.Coordinate with occupational therapy to determine proper feeding methods for infants.Provide culturally competent care by educating parents in both English and Spanish while preparing for discharge.Ensuring each infant has all necessary equipment and follow-up appointments set up for the high-risk infant follow-up clinic as well as other specialties.Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and respiratory therapists to ensure that all parents are properly updated on the plan of care, how to perform cares for infants, and upcoming procedures.Provide emotional support to parents and families regarding infant’s stay in the NICU.

Long Beach, California, United States

Practice nursing within a 93-bed Level III NICU, serving primarily intermediate and stable intensive patients.Facilitate recovery of infants born prematurely, those with congenital defects, requiring ventilation (Ex. Bubble CPAP, High-Flow nasal cannula, Nasal CPAP, Tracheostomy).Administration of intravenous, intramuscular, intranasal, enteral, and subcutaneous medications.Care for infants with peripheral IVs, central lines, and umbilical lines.Coordinate with occupational therapy to determine proper feeding methods for infants.Provide culturally competent care by educating parents in both English and Spanish while preparing for discharge.Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and respiratory therapists to ensure that all parents are properly updated on the plan of care, how to perform cares for infants, and upcoming procedures.Provide emotional support to parents and families regarding infant’s stay in the NICU.Participated in EPIC charting system updates for all NICU staff as a super user.

Lancaster, Ca

Displayed family-centered care while caring for a premature infant by applying the Jean Watson theory to address the family’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.Demonstrated culturally competent care by educating family in both English and Spanish with pamphlets in order for them to understand and comprehend comfortably.Cared for my patient using a patient-centered care approach by creating a personalized growth chart; this helped identify a 6-month delay in the infant’s cognitive growth.Utilized the growth chart to demonstrate to the parents the need for additional medical aid, this inspired them to pursue speech, occupational and developmental therapy.Advocated for the infant’s mother to receive appropriate treatment for Postpartum Depression by researching and referring her to support groups and medical care.

Valencia, Ca

Initiated safety checks for rides during opening and closing times.Performed metal detector search to promote guest safety within the theme park.Critical thinking enforced to assist lost children by collaborating with guest relations to come in contact with family members.Multi-tasking established when directing traffic at theme park closing.Delegation utilized for guests cutting in line when performing line patrol.

Los Angeles, Ca

Utilized Canon EOS Rebel T3i camera to capture photographs for the yearbook.Collaborated with staff and students at events to coordinate photographs.Established and met deadlines for photos to be submitted into pages in the yearbook.Examined photos to make any modifications through the use of Adobe Photoshop. Designed pages in the yearbook with photographs and written descriptions for each page.

Lancaster, Ca

Maintained organization of records through filing, shredding and organizing documents.Managed data input for each customer according to state and issue.Communicated with customers regarding issues in payment or appliances.Collaborated with employees regarding customer information in order to appropriately send reimbursements.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse