Rachel Austin
Asheville
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with specialization in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Skilled in providing critical care to premature and sick newborns, monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and educating families on infant care. Strong communication skills, adept at working in high-stress environments, and committed to improving patient outcomes. Previous roles have demonstrated significant improvements in neonatal health outcomes and family satisfaction levels. Highly motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU RN
Mission Health
Asheville
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff and student interns.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Travel Mother/ baby RN
Mission Health
Asheville
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care for mother-baby after delivery.
- Assisted with breastfeeding education and support for new mothers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated families on newborn care and safety practices.
- Supported discharge planning and coordinated follow-up appointments for families.
- Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
- Provided emotional support to new mothers regarding breastfeeding difficulties or other concerns.
Travel Mother/baby RN
Regional One Medical Center
Memphis
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided compassionate care to postpartum mothers and newborns in a clinical setting.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed health status of mothers and infants regularly.
- Educated families on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery methods.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
- Encouraged bonding between mother and baby by helping initiate skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth.
- Ensured safe transition from hospital to home by providing comprehensive discharge teaching and follow up instructions for mother-baby dyads.
- Provided emotional support to new mothers regarding breastfeeding difficulties or other concerns.
- Administered vaccines according to immunization guidelines set forth by Centers for Disease Control.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Mother/ baby Postpartum RN
West Tennessee Healthcare
Jackson
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Educated families on newborn care and breastfeeding techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for mothers and infants.
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Identified potential complications resulting from pregnancy or delivery that require further intervention or evaluation.
- Provided compassionate care to postpartum patients during recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05-2018
Skills
- NRP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NICU RN
Mission Health
05.2023 - Current
Travel Mother/ baby RN
Mission Health
02.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Mother/baby RN
Regional One Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Mother/ baby Postpartum RN
West Tennessee Healthcare
07.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College