Michaela Raine Nolasco-Mandeville
Rio Rancho
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a background in critical care. Skilled in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, prioritizing patient needs, and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Passionate about improving patient outcomes and satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque
09.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive critical care to high-acuity patients experiencing life-threatening injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, status epilepticus, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages, shock states (septic, neurogenic, cardiogenic, etc.), intracranial tumors, and severe CNS infections.
- Perform continuous assessment and interpretation of advanced invasive monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure monitoring, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, brain tissue oxygenation (PbtO₂), near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and continuous electroencephalography (EEG).
- Manage complex neurocritical care devices, including external ventricular drains (EVDs), IRRAflow systems, multimodality neuromonitoring platforms (Hummingbird), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and mechanical ventilation.
- Administer, titrate, and evaluate high-risk medications, including vasopressors, vasodilators, inotropes, and analgesics.
- Collaborate closely with neurosurgery, neurocritical care physicians, anesthesia, respiratory therapy, and other multidisciplinary teams.
Nurse Intern
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided direct patient care under RN supervision for critically ill trauma and surgical patients in a high-acuity ICU setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM08-2023
Skills
- Critical care management
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Ventilator management
- Neurosurgery/neurology devices
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Emergency procedures
- Employee training
Leadership and Membership
- Member, Neuroscience ICU Shared Governance Committee
Actively participated in applying evidence-based practice to review and revise unit policies and procedures with the goal of improving patient outcomes, safety, and nursing engagement within a high-acuity Neuro ICU. - Skin Champs Committee Participant
Contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives focused on prevention of pressure injuries in high-risk, critically ill patients through early identification, education, and adherence to best-practice skin integrity protocols. - Unit Preceptor — Neuroscience ICU
Mentor and educator for new nurses and trainees, providing structured clinical teaching, reinforcement of ICU culture, and support in developing critical thinking, prioritization, and safe patient care practices. - Professional Memberships
Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Member, New Mexico Nurses Association (NM ANA)
Community Service
- Volunteer, Hope In Crisis Stroke Survivor Support Group
Volunteered with a community-based stroke survivor support program, offering education, clinical insight, and perspective to patients and families navigating recovery and long-term neurologic challenges
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Nurse Intern
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico