Paulina LaFrance
Raleigh
Summary
Pediatric nurse with extensive experience, excelling in high-acuity care across diverse units. Proven ability in critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring holistic, family-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse CNII - Float Pool
Duke University Hospital
Durham
05.2024 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity care to pediatric patients across multiple units, including cardiac step-down, pediatric intensive care, medical-surgical, emergency care, nursery, perioperative, and many other floors.
- Provide direct care to children of all ages, including focused assessments, monitoring pain signs, administering medications, managing central lines, peripheral IVs, and feeding tubes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic, family-centered care tailored to each patient's diagnosis and developmental stage, including education and home care for discharge.
- Maintain detailed EHR documentation in EPIC, adhering to infection control, medication safety, and hospital policy standards in all patient care settings.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Grand Rapids
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed 160 hours of direct patient care in a level IV NICU as a final clinical, under the supervision of a preceptor.
- Utilized critical thinking skills, the nursing process, and assessment skills to effectively prioritize care and assess changes.
- Educated and supported families on neonatal milestones and basic skills for discharging an infant; this included car seat tests, basic life support, and safe sleep education.
Pediatric Nursing Assistant - Float Pool
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Grand Rapids
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed designated patient care including assisting with ADLs, documenting and recording intake and output, vital signs, and serving as a safety attendant.
- Improved communications with patients, guardians, nurses and administration regarding patient care.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and adaptation skills while frequently changing units as often as every 4 hours.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing, Biology Minor
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI12-2023
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Epic charting
Certification
• American Heart Association BLS
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Crisis Prevention (CPI)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Crisis Prevention (CPI)
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse CNII - Float Pool
Duke University Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Pediatric Nursing Assistant - Float Pool
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelors of Science - Nursing, Biology Minor
Grand Valley State University