ANGIE CAROLINA BONILLA REYES
New York
Summary
Pediatric critical care nurse specialist with over 15 years of experience in high-acuity settings, including cardiovascular surgery, ECMO, CRRT, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. Known for strong leadership in clinical education, vascular access programs, and holistic, family-centered care initiatives. Successfully led the development of humanization strategies in the PICU and contributed to institutional quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives. Currently authorized to take the NCLEX and seeking to join a multidisciplinary team in New York to provide safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care to critically ill children and their families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse II
Fundación Valle del Lili
11.2008 - 06.2024
- Key Responsibilities
- Delivered complex care to 3–5 critically ill pediatric patients per shift, including congenital heart disease and post-operative cardiovascular surgery.
- Operated ECMO and CRRT systems, managed pacemakers, mechanical ventilation, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, wound care, and vasoactive drug infusions.
- Led continuous education and clinical training on congenital heart disease, pre/postoperative care, and PICU technology.
- Designed and implemented an Intravenous Therapy Program, including insertion and care of PICC lines, midlines, arterial lines, and catheter maintenance.
- Participated in quality improvement projects to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient safety.
- Conducted family-centered education and support throughout the ICU stay.
- Promoted environmental sustainability and cost-reduction strategies in the unit.
- Key Achievements
- Created and led the first Humanization Program in the Pediatric ICU, providing psychosocial support, therapeutic play, early mobilization, school activities, sibling visits, emotional care, and end-of-life support for families over a 5-year period.
- Designed patient- and family-centered strategies to prevent Pediatric Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS).
- Developed clinical protocols for difficult vascular access and catheter care, improving outcomes and reducing complications.
- Provided emotional support and palliative care as part of a multidisciplinary team for terminally ill patients.
- Recognized for fostering a compassionate culture of care and leading interprofessional initiatives in the unit.
Postgraduate Teacher
Universidad Del Valle - Nursing School
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities, supporting students'' interests outside of the classroom and promoting well-rounded individuals.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students with complex problems and encouraging open-ended discussions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in education and apply new knowledge in the classroom.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
Education
Postgraduate Specialization - Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
University of Antioquia
03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Libre
Cali Colombia07.2008
Skills
- Pediatric intensive and cardiovascular care
- ECMO and CRRT management
- Advanced vascular access (PICC, midline, arterial lines)
- Humanized and family-centered care
- Staff education and clinical leadership
- Infection prevention and quality improvement
- Emotional support and palliative care
- Team collaboration and multidisciplinary coordination
Accomplishments
- Created and led the first Humanization Program in the Pediatric ICU, providing psychosocial support, therapeutic play, early mobilization, school activities, sibling visits, emotional care, and end-of-life support for families over a 5-year period.
- Designed patient- and family-centered strategies to prevent Pediatric Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS).
- Developed clinical protocols for difficult vascular access and catheter care, improving outcomes and reducing complications.
Certification
- Licensing
- Registered Nurse License in Progress – Eligible to take the NCLEX (authorized by CGFNS and NYSED)
- Critical Care & Clinical Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Fundación Valle del Lili (02/2022 – 02/2024)
- ECMO Training – Fundación Valle del Lili (2013)
- CRRT with Prismaflex Software 7.1 – Baxter Laboratories (09/2017)
- PICC Fundamentals – Teleflex Academy – Arrow International Inc. Reading, PA (08/2015)
- Regulatory, Quality & Safety Training
- Infection Control Training – NYSDOH & NYSED (Valid through 03/2026)
- Child Abuse and Maltreatment Identification & Reporting – Premiere CE (03/2022)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – NIDA Clinical Trials Network (Valid through 11/2026)
- Global Comfort Promise & Improvement Science in Action, Wave 1 – IHI & St. Jude (07/2024)
- Psychosocial & Holistic Care
- Psychological First Aid – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (12/2022)
- Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation – Universidad Nacional de Córdoba & Mundos E (05/2023)
Languages
Spanish: Native
English: Higher Intermediate level (B2). Actively improving for clinical communication.
Publications
- Speaker – “Life Inside and Outside the PICU” Educational Conference, FVL 2022
- Speaker – Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Symposium, FVL 2023
- Speaker – 2nd Symposium on Complementary Strategies in Pediatric Critical Care, FVL 2023
- Speaker – Regional Symposium on Critical Care Medicine (Southwest Region), AMCI 2023
Timeline
Postgraduate Teacher
Universidad Del Valle - Nursing School
12.2021 - 04.2022
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse II
Fundación Valle del Lili
11.2008 - 06.2024
Postgraduate Specialization - Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
University of Antioquia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Libre
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