Jo Ann Loiselle
Weymouth
Summary
Dynamic NICU RN with extensive experience at Tufts Medical Center, excelling in neonatal resuscitation and critical care management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams while providing compassionate family-centered care. Recognized for leadership in guiding staff and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU RN
Tufts Medical Center
Boston
09.1989 - Current
- Provided specialized care for preterm infants with complex medical needs.
- Educated parents on infant care and developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to establish individualized care plans.
- Participated in daily rounds to assess patient status and treatment changes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs and delivered bedside care for critically ill infants.
- Supervised cardiac monitors and ventilators to ensure patient safety.
- Demonstrated leadership by guiding less experienced staff members.
- Adapted quickly when caring for multiple critically ill neonates simultaneously.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as intubation or central line placement.
NICU Registered Nurse
South Shore Health System
Weymouth
03.2013 - 10.2016
- Delivered direct patient care for critically ill newborns in Level IV NICU.
- Monitored ventilator settings and oxygen saturation levels of high-risk infants.
- Assisted physicians with complex procedures, including intubations and chest tube insertions.
- Administered medications while monitoring vital signs of critically ill neonates.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records to support patient care continuity.
- Facilitated family-centered rounds, engaging families in infant care discussions.
- Participated in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization during emergencies.
- Coordinated transitions from intensive care to standard care or home with healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05-1989
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Critical care management
- Invasive procedure assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Family-centered care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Emotional support
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Blood transfusion
- Ventilator management
- Feeding support
- Phototherapy
- Central line care
- Immunization administration
- Neurological assessment
- Developmental care
- Feeding tube care
- Neonatal transport
- Respiratory care
- Medical device monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Pain management
- Complex case management
- Organizational skills
Certification
- NRP
- CPR
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
South Shore Health System
03.2013 - 10.2016
NICU RN
Tufts Medical Center
09.1989 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
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