Sarah E. Shields

About Sarah E. Shields

Compassionate and driven NICU Registered Nurse based in New York, bringing a unique blend…

Experience

1. Registered Nurse

   NYC Health + Hospitals

   May 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Skilled in administering complex treatments, operating advanced medical equipment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to supporting families through education and emotional guidance during challenging times-Provide specialized, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns in a Level NICU setting-Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, and neurological status, responding promptly to changes in clinical condition-Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) per physician orders and NICU protocols-Perform and assist with life-saving interventions including neonatal resuscitation, intubation support, and central line management-Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans-Educate and support parents and families, promoting bonding, safe infant care practices, and discharge readiness-Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in electronic medical records (EMR)-Maintain infection control standards and adhere to hospital policies and neonatal best practices-Participate in quality improvement initiatives, simulation training, and evidence-based practice reviews to enhance patient outcomes

Education

• UCL

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Social Justice & Education

  2016 — 2017

• Florida State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2012 — 2014

• Borough of Manhattan Community College

  Associate of Science - AS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• CUNY School of Professional Studies

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• DePaul University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education- Social Sciences

  2007 — 2012

• University of Virginia

  Study Abroad, Semester at Sea

  2009 — 2009

Skills

• Leadership Development
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking
• Student Counseling
• Admissions
• Coaching
• Customer Service
• Student Engagement
• Higher Education
• Student Leadership
• Program Development
• Management
• Social Media
• Strategic Planning
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Event Planning
• Editing
• Training
• Student Development
• Teaching
• Spanish
• Nonprofits
• Social Networking
• Academic Advising
• Microsoft Office
• Advising People
• Event Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Fundraising
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint