Maria Valecillos
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in NICU care. Skilled in providing life-saving interventions, managing complex neonatal conditions, and collaborating in fast-paced interdisciplinary environments. Strong clinical judgment, family-centered approach, and commitment to improving outcomes for high-risk newborns, including preterm and critically ill infants. NRP and STABLE certified.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Seasonal Nurse
West Boca Medical Center
Boca Raton, Florida
01.2026 - Current
- Evaluated health and condition of neonatal patients to create tailored care plans in a high-acuity NICU setting.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Supported intubation and central line placement procedures, contributing to timely interventions for critically ill neonates.
- Utilized advanced life saving skills to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Enhanced communication between multidisciplinary NICU teams and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of patient care.
NICU Nurse
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, United States
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to critically ill and premature neonates, including those requiring mechanical ventilation, central lines, and advanced nutritional support (TPN, lipids).
- Manage a diverse neonatal population with conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, hypoglycemia, congenital anomalies, and NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome).
- Educated parents, provided emotional support, and coordinated care from admission to discharge, including long-term NICU stays and palliative care, ensuring families felt informed and supported.
- Collaborated with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and social workers to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes through integrated care.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs, lab results, oxygen saturation, and ventilator settings, promptly escalating changes to interdisciplinary care team to ensure timely interventions.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Miami, FL01.2023
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Neonatal Assessment & Emergency Response
- Neonatal Ventilation
- TPN and IV administration
- Cue-Based Feeding Support
- Family-Centered & Trauma-Informed Care
- Parental Education & Discharge Teaching
- New hire training
Timeline
NICU Seasonal Nurse
West Boca Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
NICU Nurse
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2025
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University