Chaniqua Williams
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Critical Care Registered Nurse with over three years of high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care experience and additional ECMO ICU experience caring for critically ill cardiac and cardiogenic shock patients. Extensive expertise in advanced mechanical circulatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medication management, ventilator support, and fresh open-heart surgical recovery. Recognized as Clinical Nurse of the Year (2026) and known for strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy. Dedicated to advancing nursing practice through doctoral education in nurse anesthesia.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
Methodist Dallas Medical Center – Level I Trauma Center
12.2025 - Current
- Manage critically ill cardiac surgery and cardiogenic shock patients.
- Care for fresh CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Maze, LVAD, STEMI, and vascular surgery patients.
- Manage advanced mechanical circulatory support devices including: Impella CP, Impella 5.5, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), HeartMate III LVAD, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
- Perform advanced hemodynamic monitoring using pulmonary artery catheters.
- Titrate vasoactive medications and sedation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborative care planning.
ECMO Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center- Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided care for patients requiring VV and VA ECMO support.
- Managed critically ill respiratory and cardiogenic shock patients.
- Collaborated with ECMO specialists and cardiothoracic surgery teams.
- Managed ventilators, CRRT, vasoactive infusions, and mechanical support devices.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed post-operative cardiac surgery patients.
- Performed advanced cardiovascular monitoring and medication titration.
- Assisted with the recovery of fresh open-heart surgical patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05-2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01-2023
Skills
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- VA ECMO
- VV ECMO
- Impella CP
- Impella 55
- Impella RP
- HeartMate III LVAD
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) (minor experience)
- Temporary Pacemakers
- CABG
- AVR
- MVR
- Double Valve Replacement
- TAVR
- Maze Procedures
- VATS
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Pacemaker and ICD Placement
- Cardiac Ablations
- Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring
- CRRT
- Mechanical Ventilation Monitoring
- Vasoactive Infusion Titration
Accomplishments
Clinical Nurse of the Year, 2026
Best Voice with Physician Recognition, 2025
Nurse Excellence award nominee, 2026
Affiliations
- Unit-Based Council Participant
- Evidence-Based Practice Project Development
- American Red Cross Volunteer
- Diversity CRNA Program Participant
- AACN Member
Certification
- CCRN – Critical Care Registered Nurse
- CMC – Cardiac Medicine Certification
- CV-BC – Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- Moderate Sedation Certification
- CALS Provider
SHADOW EXPERIENCE
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Shadowing
- 40+ hours of CRNA shadowing experience.
- Exposure to general anesthesia, airway management, invasive monitoring, and perioperative care.
PROFESSIONAL GOAL
To obtain admission into a Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia Program and become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist dedicated to providing safe, evidence-based anesthesia care while serving diverse and underserved populations.
HONORS & AWARDS
Clinical Nurse of the Year, 2026, Best Voice with Physicians Award, 2026, Manager Recognition for Early Identification of Cardiac Tamponade (2026)
Clinical Nurse of the Year 2026
Recognition of excellence in critical care nursing, leadership, and patient advocay
Timeline
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
Methodist Dallas Medical Center – Level I Trauma Center
12.2025 - Current
ECMO Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center- Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth
01.2022 - 01.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texas Tech University