Mia Franklin, BSN, RN, CCRN
Rural Hall
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with a strong background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem
08.2023 - Current
- Manage ventilator-dependent patients, vasoactive infusions, and monitor and interpret hemodynamic parameters while utilizing invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring
- Initiate and manage sedative infusions, such as Fentanyl and Dexmedetomidine, as well as neuromuscular blocking agents like Cisatracurium, for the management of patients on mechanical ventilation
- Build and maintain working relationships with peers and upper management
- Educate patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques
Life Support Educator
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem
12.2024 - Current
- Educate newly trained and experienced healthcare professionals on current AHA guidelines related to Basic Life Support
- Conduct teaching courses for 5 to 7 students at a time, covering topics such as infant CPR and choking, AED use for all ages, and Zoll use in the hospital setting
Bayada Home Health Care
Winston-Salem
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living in the home setting, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and socialization
- Ensured cleanliness and appropriate patency of gastronomy tubes and tracheostomy tubes via suctioning, water flushes, and routine care
- Performed frequent assessments and documentation of nursing actions and interventions performed throughout the night
- Maintained regular training and education related to chronic conditions and equipment needed for the care of children with complex needs
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed care of premature infants requiring mechanical ventilation via endotracheal intubation, and tracheostomy tubes
- Supported the growth and development of infants experiencing conditions such as gastroschisis, hypoglycemia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and sepsis
- Maintained the integrity of intravenous lines, such as umbilical artery catheters, venous catheters, peripherally inserted intravenous central catheters, and titrated continuous infusions of TPN and lipids
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Premier Home Health Care
High Point
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, treatment plans, and nursing reports
- Educated parents about child development milestones and encouraged positive parenting skills
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans
Adult Intermediate Care Unit
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Cared for a variety of patients with complex medical conditions, such as acute respiratory failure, atrial fibrillation requiring a heparin infusion, ventilator-dependent patients, and quadriplegics
- Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations while providing appropriate interventions within scope of practice guidelines
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05-2019
Skills
- Basic Life Support Training
- Ventilator management
- Patient education
- Documentation management
- Sedation management
- Patient advocacy
Professional Organizations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), Member since 2023
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina, expires 02/01/27
- Basic Life Support, expires 05/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, expires 06/2025
- Critical Care Registered Nurses Certification, expires 02/2028
Volunteer Work And Leadership
- Precepted new ICU nurses and assisted in clinical training in the NICU setting.
- Sunday School teacher for youth and young adult students at home church.
Shadowing Experience
Observed induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anesthesia
Timeline
Life Support Educator
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
12.2024 - Current
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
08.2023 - Current
Bayada Home Health Care
06.2022 - 01.2024
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
12.2021 - 08.2023
Adult Intermediate Care Unit
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
08.2019 - 12.2021
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Premier Home Health Care
06.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
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