Alex Wendland
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse with over 3 years of progressive critical care experience, specializing in cardiovascular intensive care. Proven ability to manage high-acuity patients requiring advanced hemodynamic support, mechanical ventilation, and invasive monitoring. Certified in CCRN and CVRN-BC, with strong foundational knowledge in cardiac surgical recovery, vasoactive medication titration, and complex device management including IABP, Impella, and CRRT. Experienced Clinical Nurse Coordinator with demonstrated leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship of new staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (CVICU)
HCA Clearlake
Webster, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Provide post-operative care for open-heart surgery patients, including ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Proficient in managing advanced life support equipment (IABP, Impella, CRRT).
- Collaborate with CRNAs and anesthesia teams daily to support perioperative care.
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
HCA Clearlake
Webster, TX
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to a broad patient population with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Developed foundational nursing skills, time management, and patient advocacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX10.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05.2020
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05.2019
Skills
- Leadership as Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Served as a shift coordinator, managing staff assignments, facilitating interdisciplinary communication, and ensuring continuity of care during critical transitions - ability to rapidly assess and intervene in high-acuity situations
- Skilled in interpreting complex hemodynamic data and patient responses
- Works well with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe and competent care for patients in dynamic environments
- Adheres to evidence-based practice to provide quality patient care in all environments
- Daily exposure to anesthesiologists and CRNAs in perioperative cardiac care
Certification
- ALS (Advanced Life Support), American Heart Association
- BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), American Heart Association
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), 05/01/24
- CVRN-BC (Cardiovascular Registered Nurse), 10/01/22
- Daisy Award, 09/01/21
- TNCC, 09/01/24
References
- Keith Lewis
- Ali Asghar
- Justin Morgan
Timeline
Registered Nurse (CVICU)
HCA Clearlake
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
HCA Clearlake
11.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Alvin Community College
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