Janet Barthel

Registered Nurse, NICU

St. Cloud Hospital

07.2005 - Current

Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information while adhering to HIPAA regulations, promoting trust and respect between patients and healthcare professionals.
Improved patient outcomes with development and implementation of individualized care plans.
Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all clinical interventions were in best interest of neonate and their family.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.