Marcela Estrada
Miami,FL
Summary
To obtain a position as a Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse that will utilize my knowledge and skills fully to provide the highest level of patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Nurse
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
Miami, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Provide intensive care for premature and critically ill neonates, including managing respiratory support (ventilators, CPAP), IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
- Perform comprehensive assessments, record vital signs, and monitor infants for sepsis, congenital conditions, and developmental progress.
- Assist physicians with high-risk procedures, including intubation, umbilical line placement, chest tube insertion, and surfactant administration.
- Educate parents on infant care, specialized equipment, and discharge planning while providing emotional support in high-stress situations.
- Maintain high standards of safety, adhering to, and in some cases enhancing, neonatal care protocols to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes.
PICU/CVPICU Nurse
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients with complex, life-threatening conditions, monitoring vital signs, blood pressure, and neurological status.
- Operate and maintain advanced equipment, including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP.
- Calculate and administer high-risk pediatric medications, including sedation, analgesics, and vasoactive drips, based on weight.
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central line placement, and chest tube insertion.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (doctors, respiratory therapists) and provide emotional support to families.
CICU Nurse
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
03.2016 - 12.2022
- Monitor, record, and assess hemodynamically unstable pediatric patients, managing complex, life-threatening cardiovascular conditions.
- Manage artificial airways (ventilators, tracheostomies), central lines, arterial lines, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Calculate, prepare, and administer pediatric dosages of high-alert medications and blood products.
- Manage post operative patients and assist in bedside procedures such as chest closures, chest explorations, cardiac catheterizations and chest tube placements.
- Educate families on the plan of care, treatment interventions, and emotional support for families of critically ill children.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Assume charge nurse role as needed, serving as clinical resource to nurses and support staff, coordinating patient assignments and managing staffing needs according to the needs of the unit and nurse proficiencies, managing unit work flow (admissions, discharges, post op patients, procedures).
CICU Nurse
Advent Health for Children
Orlando, FL
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitor, record, and assess hemodynamically unstable pediatric patients, managing complex, life-threatening cardiovascular conditions.
- Manage artificial airways (ventilators, tracheostomies), central lines, arterial lines, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Calculate, prepare, and administer pediatric dosages of high-alert medications and blood products.
- Manage post operative patients and assist in bedside procedures such as chest closures, chest explorations, cardiac catheterizations and chest tube placements.
- Educate families on the plan of care, treatment interventions, and emotional support for families of critically ill children.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.
PICU Nurse
El Paso Children’s Hospital
El Paso, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients with complex, life-threatening conditions, monitoring vital signs, blood pressure, and neurological status.
- Operate and maintain advanced equipment, including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP.
- Calculate and administer high-risk pediatric medications, including sedation, analgesics, and vasoactive drips, based on weight.
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central line placement, and chest tube insertion.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (doctors, respiratory therapists) and provide emotional support to families.
Pediatric/PICU Nurse
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2014 - 05.2020
- Perform head-to-toe assessments, monitor vital signs, and provide acute or chronic care to patients from birth to adolescence.
- Start IVs, draw blood, and calculate/administer medication dosages based on weight and age.
- Advise parents on at-home care, nutrition, and treatment, while acting as a child advocate.
- Rapidly identify changes in a child’s condition and initiate emergency procedures.
- Maintain accurate, detailed Electronic Health Records (EHR) of patient histories, symptoms, and treatment plans.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of doctors, therapists, and specialists to provide holistic care.
- Assume charge nurse role as needed, serving as clinical resource to nurses and support staff, coordinating patient assignments and managing staffing needs according to the needs of the unit and nurse proficiencies, managing unit work flow (admissions, discharges, transfers, bedside procedures).
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Miami, FL08.2013
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05-2011
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) - Multi-state
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - Pediatric
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
NICU Nurse
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
08.2023 - Current
PICU/CVPICU Nurse
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
CICU Nurse
Advent Health for Children
11.2021 - 11.2022
PICU Nurse
El Paso Children’s Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
CICU Nurse
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
03.2016 - 12.2022
Pediatric/PICU Nurse
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing
Miami Dade College