Ria Lim
Zuccoli,NT
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Nurse with extensive experience in neonatal intensive care. Proficient in delivering patient-centered care and monitoring infant health progress. Strong team player with excellent communication skills. History of improving patient outcomes through empathetic and reliable care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal-nurse
Royal Darwin Hospital
Darwin, NT
04.2013 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns.
- Enhanced family-centered care through effective communication and emotional support for parents and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans for neonates.
- Ensured the highest quality of care by adhering to evidence-based practices and staying current on neonatal nursing advancements.
- Provided emergency response for high-risk deliveries, stabilizing newborns in critical conditions.
- Mentored new nurses in NICU procedures, fostering professional growth and enhancing team competence.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, attending conferences and workshops focused on neonatal nursing topics.
- Reduced risk of infection among neonatal patients through diligent adherence to infection control protocols within the NICU environment.
- Utilized advanced technology such as ventilators, incubators, and monitoring systems effectively to optimize neonate health outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families built on trust, empathy, and clear communication throughout the entire NICU journey.
- Provided lactation support and education for breastfeeding mothers, promoting optimal infant nutrition.
- Assessed neonates'' ongoing needs by conducting regular physical examinations, monitoring vital signs, and reviewing laboratory results.
- Provided exceptional care to newborns with congenital defects, prematurity and other conditions.
- Administered medications and fluids to newborn patients as dictated by physician instructions on charts.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
NICU Project Role
Royal Darwin Hospital (Top End Health Service)
DARWIN, Darwin
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Participated actively in team meetings and discussions regarding new ideas or concepts.
- Assisted with designing, developing, and executing simulations that accurately reflected real world events.
- Conducted debriefing sessions following completion of each exercise to review performance and provide feedback.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within existing programs or processes while providing constructive feedback where appropriate.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Provided guidance and support when needed during high stress or emotionally charged situations.
Acting Neonatal Clinical Nurse Educator
Royal Darwin Hospital (Top End Health Service)
DARWIN, Darwin
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices.
- Provided mentoring support to junior level nursing staff members.
- Assessed the learning needs of healthcare personnel, created curricula, and delivered lectures and seminars accordingly.
- Collaborated with health care teams to develop effective patient education materials.
- Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with applicable accreditation standards and regulations related to clinical education.
- Partnered with other departments within the organization in order to coordinate educational resources.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of educational programs by collecting data on program outcomes.
- Provided instruction to nursing staff on new procedures and techniques.
- Promoted a culture of lifelong learning among healthcare professionals through advocacy efforts.
- Maintained records of educational activities, including attendance rosters and course evaluations.
- Coached nurses during their transition from student status to professional practice.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Trained medical center staff and local EMTs on ACLS and PALS techniques and principles.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
- Delivered industry-leading educational experiences by integrating theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and expertise in clinical nursing.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Nursing (NICU & SCN)
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS01-2024
Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Care
Australian College of Nursing
Sydney, NSW12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Manila, Philippines2008
Bachelor of Science - Commerce Major in Management
Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines2003
Skills
- Developmental Care
- Emotional Support to parents and colleagues
- Neonatal Nursing
- Neonatal Care Planning
- Infant resuscitation ( can instruct NALS and NLS)
- Neonatal medication administration
- Ventilator management (HFO, PC-AC, PSV, CMV, SPN and step down respiratory support such BCPAP, HFNP and LF)
- Team collaboration
- Pain management (Pharmacologic and non-Pharmacologic
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Ethical decision-making
- Neonatal assessment
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Documentation
- Transport Nurse (NETS)
- Infection Control
- Care Coordination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Intravenous Therapy
- Breastfeeding Support
- Monitoring and Treatment Procedures (Brainz, Cooling, Exchange Blood Transfusion
- Parent Education
- Patient advocacy
- Empathy and compassion
- Infection control
- Physical assessments
- Vitals monitoring
- Student Precepting
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Safety Protocols
Timeline
NICU Project Role
Royal Darwin Hospital (Top End Health Service)
05.2024 - 06.2024
Acting Neonatal Clinical Nurse Educator
Royal Darwin Hospital (Top End Health Service)
03.2024 - 05.2024
Neonatal-nurse
Royal Darwin Hospital
04.2013 - Current
Graduate Diploma of Nursing (NICU & SCN)
University of Tasmania
Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Care
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Bachelor of Science - Commerce Major in Management
Centro Escolar University
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