Dealla Agha
Plano,Texas
Summary
Registered Nurse with completed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit residency at Medical City Plano (January 2026). Experienced in post-open heart surgical recovery, mechanical circulatory support (Impella, bedside management of VA/VV ECMO-supported patients), CRRT, ventilator management, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. Proficient in titration of vasoactive infusions and management of high-acuity cardiac patients. Dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based care within a collaborative critical care team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Medical City Plano
Plano, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for high acuity post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients including CABG, valve replacements, and aortic repair procedures
- Manage mechanical circulatory support devices including Impella
- Deliver bedside nursing management for patients supported on VA and VV ECMO in collaboration with ECMO specialists
- Initiate and titrate vasoactive infusions including norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, and milrinone to maintain hemodynamic stability
- Perform advanced hemodynamic monitoring utilizing arterial lines, central venous lines, and pulmonary artery catheters
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients and collaborate with cardiothoracic surgery and multidisciplinary critical care teams
- Respond to rapid response and code blue events in a high-acuity setting
- Currently completing advanced cardiovascular surgery training, including CABG recovery course (March 2026)
Additional Professional Experience
- Assistant Teacher - The Woodlands Montessori
- Child watch Counselor - YMCA, Houston
- Self-Employed Childcare Provider
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12-2024
Associate of Arts - undefined
Lone Star College
Tomball, TX07-2022
Affiliations
- Course Representative – UTMB School of Nursing Fall 2023
Served as liaison between faculty and nursing cohort, facilitating communication and addressing academic concerns
- Student Nurses Association- Member Spring 2024
Certification
- Registered Nurse- State of Texas
- BLS Provider - American Heart Association (Expires 2027)
- ACLS Provider – American Heart Association (Expires 2027)
- NIHSS Certification (Expires 2027)
References-
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Medical City Plano
03.2025 - Current
Associate of Arts - undefined
Lone Star College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch