Michelle Hutchison
Frederick
Summary
Skilled level 3/4 NICU nurse with over 20 years experience. Experience with caring for babies as young as 22 weeks, both conventional and high frequency ventilation, central lines, chest tubes, and very experienced with delivery room resuscitation. Looking for a night shift position that allows me to utilize the skills I have to care for critically ill newborns and offers opportunities for continued learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Caregiver
William Hutchison
Frederick
04.2019 - Current
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Attended team meetings and trainings related to client care and development.
- Assisted clients in completing activities of daily living.
- Promoted positive behaviors using behavior modification techniques.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained a safe environment for the clients by monitoring their whereabouts at all times.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients to enhance their quality of life.
- Provided daily assistance with personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Assisted in developing leisure time activities for the individuals served.
- Ensured that client's physical and emotional health needs were met.
Staff RN, NICU
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick
01.2011 - Current
- Provide direct patient care for premature and ill neonates.
- Act as relief charge RN when needed.
- Precept new nurses when requested
- Cared for neonates requiring conventional ventilation, high-frequency ventilation (oscillator), CPAP, and high-humidity NC.
- Place and care for PIV, UVC/UAC, and PAL lines. Assisted with the placement of PCVC lines.
- Administer IV and PO medications.
- Administer IV fluids, including TPN, dopamine, dobutamine, Versed, and morphine drips.
- Administer PO, NG, and OG feedings.
- Admit neonates to the NICU
- Provide parent discharge teaching.
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Staff Nurse NICU
Children's National Medical Center
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Provide direct patient care for premature and ill neonates
- Cared for neonates requiring conventional ventilation, high frequency ventilation (oscillator), CPAP, high humidity NC, Vapotherm and oxyhood therapy
- Placed peripheral IV lines, cared for UVC/UAC and PAL lines
- Assisted with placement of PCVC lines
- Administer IV and PO medications
- Administer IV fluids including TPN, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Versed and Morphine drips
- Provide care for post surgical patients, patients with chest tubes, ostomies and broviac catheters
- Administer PO, NG and OG feedings
- Admit neonates to the NICU
- Provide parent discharge teaching
Staff Nurse, NICU
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Provide direct patient care for premature and ill neonates
- Cared for neonates requiring conventional ventilation, high frequency ventilation (oscillator and Jet), BCPAP, high humidity NC and oxyhood therapy
- Placed peripheral IV lines, cared for UVC/UAC and PAL lines
- Assisted with placement of PCVC lines
- Administer IV and PO medications
- Administer IV fluids including TPN, Dopamine, Dobutamine and Fentenyl drips
- Provide care for post surgical patients, patients with chest tubes, ostomy and broviac catheters
- Administer PO, NG and OG feedings
- Admit neonates to the NICU
- Provide parent discharge teaching
Charge Nurse NICU
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville
04.2007 - 05.2009
- Supervise nursing care for premature and term neonates
- Attend preterm and complicated deliveries to assist the Neonatologist in the resuscitation and stabilization of neonates
- Assist Neonatologist with procedures including PICC line placement, UVC/UAC placement, Chest tube placement, intubation, arterial blood draws and Penrose drain placement
- Make daily nursing assignments
- Provide annual performance reviews of staff
- Transport neonates from area hospitals to our hospital via ambulance
Staff Nurse NICU
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville
08.2002 - 04.2007
- Provide direct patient care for premature and ill neonates
- Cared for neonates requiring conventional ventilation, high frequency ventilation (oscillator and Jet), BCPAP, high humidity NC and oxyhood therapy
- Placed peripheral IV lines, cared for UVC/UAC and PAL lines
- Assisted with placement of PCVC lines
- Administer IV and PO medications
- Administer IV fluids including TPN, Dopamine, Dobutamine and Fentenyl drips
- Provide care for post surgical patients, patients with chest tubes, ostomy and broviac catheters
- Administer PO, NG and OG feedings
- Admit neonates to the NICU
- Provide parent discharge teaching
Certified Nursing Assistant
Frederick Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 02.2002
- Provide direct patient care for adults with renal disease and post operative orthopedic patients
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, intake and output, blood sugar levels and pain levels
- Worked directly with RN to manage care of patients
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD05.2002
Skills
- Level 3/4 NICU trained
- Respectful and compassionate
- Experience with all types of respiratory support
- Skilled with care of all types of IV access
- Care of post operative newborns
- Chest tube managment
- Care of ecmo patients
- Extensive delivery room and admission experience
- Complex Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
Certificationslicensure
- MD State Nursing License
- BLS
- NRP
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- CPR
- BLS/First Aid
- NRP
Timeline
Direct Support Caregiver
William Hutchison
04.2019 - Current
Staff RN, NICU
Frederick Health Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Staff Nurse NICU
Children's National Medical Center
11.2009 - 01.2011
Staff Nurse, NICU
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2010
Charge Nurse NICU
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
04.2007 - 05.2009
Staff Nurse NICU
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
08.2002 - 04.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Frederick Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 02.2002
Associates of Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College