About UsBabies have always been a passion of mine, even at a very young age. It was not surprising to my family that I chose a career as a neonatal nurse. Throughout my nursing career, I have cared for many infants and have been exposed to a multitude of parental concerns. Utilizing my knowledge, skill and expertise, I have assisted many parents in transitioning into their new roles. Through the gratification of helping these families, the vision of Babies 411 was born.
I founded Babies 411 to offer assistance, share information and offer support to parents and soon-to-be parents. During this long journey of developing Babies 411, I became aware of the vast amount of conflicting information available to parents. I understand how new parents (and even seasoned parents) can become confused, overwhelmed, and frustrated. I strive to provide parents and soon-to-be parents with the most up-to-date, thorough, and accurate information. Teaching is a big part of who I am and I believe that through knowledge, parents can make educated, informed decisions regarding the care of their infant and feel confident in their decisions.
Caring for an infant is both rewarding and demanding, but with a little bit of help and a lot of love, together we can make it a smooth transition. Caring for babies is what I do…..it’s my passion…and I want to share this passion with every parent that I can reach.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Caring health care professional with comprehensive training and ten years of experience as a registered nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Highly skilled in patient care and needs, assessment, dispensing medications, and staff supervision and mentoring.
- Quick study with ability to easily grasp and implement new ideas, concepts and methodologies. At ease in fast paced, high stressed situations with multiple responsibilities.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, administrative, organizational, problem solving and leadership skills.
- Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
- University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Graduated: May 4, 2001
- Cumulative GPA: 4.0
- San Jacinto College Central
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Graduated: August 22, 1999
- Cumulative GPA: 3.62
- Experience in Level III, Level II and Well Baby Nurseries.
- Provide primary care for intensive care infants with emphasis on assessment, medication administration, respiratory support, developmental support and monitoring of therapeutic drug levels.
- Provide emotional support and infant care teaching to families.
- Collaborate with physicians and surgeons on patient care, pharmacological regime, cardiovascular support and possible end of life issues.
- Directly assist physicians and surgeons in emergency procedures.
- Experience and knowledge in all pharmacology categories.
- Familiar with many hospitals in the New Jersey, Austin, and Houston areas.
- Registered Nurse in New Jersey.
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certified.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certified.
- Received the Helen Fuld Scholarship Award.
- Presented with Nursing and the Law Award for Outstanding Clinician.
