Level III NICU Registered Nurse providing high-acuity care to critically ill and premature neonates. Skilled in managing patients on HFOV, mechanical ventilation, and bubble CPAP, with experience caring for infants with UVCs, UACs, and central lines. Proficient in assisting with lumbar punctures, neonatal intubations, and exchange transfusions, while participating in high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation. Committed to delivering evidence-based, family-centered care in a fast-paced critical care environment.
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
1 Year 2 Months
Northwest Texas Healthcare | 06.2025 - Current
Led quality improvement initiatives focusing on infection control measures within the NICU environment.
Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans for neonates.
Provided emotional support to families, facilitating effective communication regarding care decisions and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
8 Months
Baylor University Medical Center | 09.2024 - 05.2025
Cared for oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy, managed central lines, educated patients and families, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. Developed expertise in symptom management, provided palliative support, and advocated for patients' emotional well-being.
Delivered high-quality patient care in critical and emergency situations.
Nanny
9 Months
Family Nanny | 08.2023 - 05.2024
Assisted children in completing tasks by supervising homework and monitoring other learning activities. Offered parents detailed daily reports outlining their child’s day.
Patient transporter
4 Months
University Medical Center | 01.2023 - 05.2023
Provided reassurance to patients during transport to alleviate anxiety and stress. Facilitated patient transfers from beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers to ensure safe and comfortable movement.
Transported patients safely to various departments, ensuring timely arrivals for scheduled procedures.
Sales Associate
1 Year 5 Months
Apricot Lane Boutique | 11.2021 - 04.2023
Engaged guests to identify and address customer service needs. Greeted and guided customers to product racks and shelves for merchandise assistance.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing | Amarillo, TX | 08-2024
Pre-nursing
Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | 05-2023
Honors: Presidents and Deans list
Certification
Registered Nurse, Certified by the Texas Board of Nursing
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified
Basic Life Support, Certified by the American Heart Association
S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Certified
TeamSTEPPS, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Fluent
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Pediatrics Unit, Pediatric ICU, Baptist Saint Anthony Hospital, Amarillo, TX, Summer of 2024
Received 120 hours in a clinical setting as part of clinical immersion during the Summer of 2024. Provided adequate information to the patient and family about the plan of care provided. Assisted the level of comfort for the patients by playing games while taking vital signs to distract the patient and relieve stress.
Med/Surg Unit, Baptist Saint Anthony Hospital, Amarillo, TX, Summer of 2024
Received 180 hours in a clinical setting as part of clinical immersion during the Summer of 2024. Advocated for the desires of patients while including the patient in the care plan. Reassessed patients by performing hourly vital signs, turning the patients, assessing comfort, and tending to special needs such as dressing, showering, aiding in feeding, and ambulating.
Postpartum Unit, Baptist Saint Anthony Hospital, Amarillo, TX, Spring of 2024
Provided emotional support and affirming communication to laboring mothers to promote confidence and a positive birthing experience. Delivered holistic postpartum care through physical assessments, breastfeeding education, newborn care teaching, and guidance to support maternal recovery and strengthen maternal-infant bonding.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Northwest Texas Healthcare
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
09.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Nanny
Family Nanny
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Patient transporter
University Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Sales Associate
Apricot Lane Boutique
11.2021 - 04.2023Read More
Texas Tech University
Pre-nursing
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing