ADAM WELCH
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly skilled pediatric CICU nurse with over seven years of critical care experience, including leadership as a charge nurse at CCMC. Expertise in managing high-acuity neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients with complex congenital and acquired cardiac conditions. Recognized for excellence in emergency response, rapid assessment, and stabilization in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, mentoring new nurses, and upholding the mission of the Teddy Bear Transport team by delivering safe, compassionate care across all transport modalities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CICU Nurse / Charge Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Provide specialized critical care for patients of all ages with intricate heart diseases in a high-acuity 14-bed CICU.
- Serve as charge nurse, coordinating unit workflow, assignments, and resource management to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize critically ill patients during emergencies and post-operative recovery.
- Manage advanced therapies including mechanical ventilation, nitric oxide, CRRT, and patient-side ECMO care.
- Precept and mentor new graduate nurses, promoting clinical competence and confidence in high-acuity settings.
- Member of the Unit Based Counsel, representing peers and contributing to initiatives that enhance unit practice and patient safety.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
North Texas Health Care System
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered complex medication regimens to NICU patients following established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill infants.
- Educated families on neonatal care practices, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
NICU Nurse
Children's Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Served as resource nurse for 2 years
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for critical neonate patients.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Mentored newly hired nurses on facility's processes and procedures while providing valuable feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted with admissions, critical situations, and coordinated care between treatment teams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05.2018
Skills
- Patient support
- Detailed assessments
- Critical care nursing
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Skilled in digital tools and technologies
- Family advocacy
- Troubleshooting
- Detail-oriented
- Interpersonal Communication
- Effective team management
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
CICU Nurse / Charge Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
North Texas Health Care System
02.2022 - 05.2022
NICU Nurse
Children's Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Abilene Christian University