Michelle Avila
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care at Northwell Health, skilled in managing complex neurological cases and hemodynamic monitoring. Proficient in EMR systems and certified in ACLS, BLA and NIHSS. Adept at educating families and providing compassionate support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical/Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health – Staten Island University Hospital, North Site
Staten Island, New York
06.2024 - Current
- Provide critical care nursing to complex patients with acute neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, and multi-system organ failure.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients at the bedside, including sedation vacations, spontaneous breathing trials, and coordination of weaning and extubation.
- Titrate vasopressor and sedative infusions while closely monitoring hemodynamic status, intracranial pressure, and neurological trends.
- Respond to Code Blue and stroke alerts as part of the rapid-response team; educate and support patients’ families through complex diagnoses and critical illness.
College Assistant
College of Staten Island, Office of Recruitment and Admission
Staten Island, New York
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Assisted professional staff with developing and hosting campus orientation events and undergraduate open-house programs.
- Directed group sessions for prospective-student conferences, speaking to 300+ students per semester across varying group dynamics.
- Maintained departmental campus-tour data in Excel to support recruitment reporting.
New Student Mentor
College of Staten Island, New Student Programs Office
Staten Island, New York
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Conducted weekly campus tours for prospective students and families and mentored incoming students through their transition to college.
- Provided one-on-one guidance, motivation, and support to mentees throughout the academic year.
- Identified student difficulties to develop support plans with guidance of support staff.
Customer Service Representative
Empire East Chinese and Pan Asian Bistro
Staten Island, New York
05.2018 - 01.2023
- Delivered consistent, high-standard customer service in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a clean and safe service floor.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Minor in Spanish
The City University of New York, College of Staten Island — The Verrazzano School (Honors Program)
Staten Island, New York01.2023
Skills
- Critical care/ICU nursing
- ACLS,BLS certification
- EMR proficiency (Sunrise, Epic)
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
- English (native/bilingual)
- Spanish
Licenses
- Registered Nurse, New York, 862926-01, active
Certifications Continuing Education
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (Expires 07/2027)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (Expires 07/2027)
- NIHSS Certification
Skills And Languages
Critical care/ICU nursing, Arterial & central line assistance, Ventilator management, EMR proficiency, Patient/family education, English, native/bilingual, Spanish,
Awards
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing — Mu Upsilon Chapter, College of Staten Island
- The Verrazzano School Honors Program — College of Staten Island (selective undergraduate honors college)
Research
Nursing Care of a Woman Experiencing Pre-eclampsia: A Case Study, Undergraduate Research Conference, College of Staten Island, CUNY, 03/01/23, Presented a case study examining evidence-based nursing management, maternal-fetal risk assessment, and patient education for a woman experiencing pre-eclampsia; findings inform family-centered antepartum and postpartum care planning.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical/Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health – Staten Island University Hospital, North Site
06.2024 - Current
College Assistant
College of Staten Island, Office of Recruitment and Admission
07.2020 - 01.2024
New Student Mentor
College of Staten Island, New Student Programs Office
07.2019 - 01.2024
Customer Service Representative
Empire East Chinese and Pan Asian Bistro
05.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Minor in Spanish
The City University of New York, College of Staten Island — The Verrazzano School (Honors Program)