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Ellen Allsopp

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NICU RN focused on critically ill neonatal care, family support, and evidence-based breastfeeding.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a NICU role where I can deliver expert, family-centered care for critically ill neonates, work closely with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to safety and breastfeeding-focused improvements.

I’m a staff nurse with extensive experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, working collaboratively in a Level IV NICU to provide exceptional care from delivery through discharge. I focus on strong assessment skills, quickly identifying changes in a neonate’s condition and adapting interventions as needed for gestationally appropriate care.

I support complex medical and surgical care by assisting neonatologists, NNPs, pediatric surgeons, and others with procedures, while delivering developmentally appropriate routine care. I’ve cared for neonates requiring advanced interventions such as ECMO, ventilators (including high-frequency jet and oscillators), umbilical catheters, therapeutic hypothermia, and blood and blood product administration, and I’m skilled in IVs, medication delivery, vaccinations, bloodwork, and lab testing.

I’m also deeply committed to family-centered care—communicating empathetically with parents and guardians about status, expectations, ongoing needs, proper infant care, and discharge requirements. Through roles like Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and participation in breastfeeding-focused committees and champion responsibilities (including Preceptor and Safety Champion), I aim to strengthen patient outcomes and mentor others while continuing my nursing education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Career Sabbatical

May 2010 - Jul 2020 (10 years 2 months)

Raised children and participated in community involvement and family support during a career sabbatical from 2010 to 2020.

Staff Nurse

Corewell Health

Aug 2004 - May 2010 (5 years 9 months)

Provided care in a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit for critically ill neonates from delivery through discharge, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting clinical procedures and parent communication. Performed assessments, adapted interventions, and provided developmentally appropriate routine neonatal care.

Neonatal Assessment Clinical Intervention Adaptation ECMO Care High Frequency Jet Ventilation Oscillator Ventilation Therapeutic Hypothermia Intestinal Silo Care Intracranial Shunt Care Vaccination Administration Blood Draws Laboratory Testing Neonatal Transport For Radiology Diaper Changes Bathing Skin Care Champion Breastfeeding Champion Improving Breastfeeding Committee Neonatal Assessments

Customer Care Supervisor

InteliTouch.com

May 2000 - Aug 2003 (3 years 3 months)

Managed a team of customer care representatives
Provided training and guidance to team members
Monitored and evaluated team performance
Resolved escalated customer issues
Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures
Telephonically supported and troubleshot proprietary software for Realtors

Season Ticket Sales Coordinator

Detroit Lions

Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 (3 years)

Coordinated season ticket sales for the Detroit Lions in Pontiac, Michigan.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University Global

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

2019 - 2020

Grade: GPA: 4.0/4.0

Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) program completed in 2019–2020. Degree was not obtained.

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

2001 - 2004

Grade: GPA: 3.8/4.0

Activities and societies: Mary Horan Nursing Scholarship (highest honor in class, 2004); SNA President (2004); Breakthrough to Nursing Director (2003); nominated for induction into Sigma Theta Tau (2003).

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program completed in 2001–2004.