Melissa Barbosa
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Cardiac ICU nurse with 2 years of experience in managing critically ill patients. Seeking to transition into furthering my education and knowledge as a CRNA.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac ICU Nurse
Texas Children Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2022 - Current
Unit Description: 48-bed unit containing congenital heart defects, neonatal CICU, and heart failure patients, ranging from newborns to adolescents
* Delivered advanced care to pediatric patients with complex congenital cardiac conditions, such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, DORV, TOF, cardiomyopathy, and many more.
* Managed pre and post-operative management for open-heart surgeries, heart transplants, and VAD implantations.
* Managed vasoactive medications such as Epi, Cardene, Nipride, Vaso, Milrinone, and other continuous drips.
* Delivered care to patients on ECMO, mechanical ventilation, CRRT, VADS, invasive monitoring devices and pacemakers.
* Managed patients with cardiogenic shock, septic shock, heart failure, renal and liver failure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Pre-Requisites
Houston Community College
HoustonSkills
- ICU Nurse Preceptor
- Career Guidance for Nursing Students
- Flexible in Dynamic Environments
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- PALS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program
Research
- Texas Children's Hospital Evidence-Based Practice Project
Shadowing
- Shadowed one-on-one with a CRNA during cath lab procedures and surgeries at Texas Children's Hospital.
Volunteering
- Galveston County Food Bank
- Dickinson High School Mentor
- Houston Pets Alive Volunteer
References
- Available upon Request
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Nurse
Texas Children Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Pre-Requisites
Houston Community College
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