Brooke Garcia
Conroe
Summary
Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Texas Children's Hospital. Expertise in invasive monitoring and emergency response, contributing to improved patient outcomes through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in ventilator management, ECMO, CRRT, and dedicated to delivering family-centered care for critically ill neonates. Skilled in providing critical care to premature and sick newborns, monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and educating families on infant care. Strong communication skills, adept at working in high-stress environments, and committed to improving patient outcomes. Previous roles have demonstrated significant improvements in neonatal health outcomes and family satisfaction levels.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU IV
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Houston
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill neonates in intensive care unit.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted in procedures such as intubation and central line placement under supervision.
- Provided emotional support to families navigating complex healthcare situations.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for NICU patients.
- Managed emergency situations such as resuscitation efforts and code blue events in the NICU.
- Oversaw ventilator management for critically ill newborns requiring mechanical ventilation support.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Administered critical medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered medications through a central venous catheter as ordered by physician.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, and arterial line placement.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders when applicable.
- Provided comprehensive care to the patient while on ECMO support including monitoring of organ function and adjusting settings accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Houston, TX08-2023
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TXSkills
- Invasive monitoring techniques
- Ventilator management
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Endotracheal tube care
- Patient assessment
- Individualized care
- Family centered care approach
- Fluid balance monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Critical care
- Life-sustaining machines
Affiliations
- Valedictorian
- Summa Cum Laude
Accomplishments
- Preceptor and Charge Nurse
- Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence
- Founder of the Neurodevelopmental Care Committee
Certification
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU IV
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Texas Children's Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington