Michelle Escamilla
Methodist Medical Center
Arlington ,Texas
32
Years of experience
Work History
Critical Care Nurse
4 Years 6 Months- Worked in the surgical and medical intensive care units at a level two county trauma center. Worked closely with residents and physicians gaining experience with ICP monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, potent intravenous drugs, and Swan-Ganz PA catheters.
- Completed 16 week new graduate internship for critical care which combined class work as well as clinicals. Secured permanent position as staff RN after completion of internship.
Critical Care Nurse
4 Years 7 Months- Critical care float nurse in MSICU, CVICU and Trauma ICU. Cared for multiple types of critical care patients, including surgical and respiratory patients requiring mechanical ventilation, CVVHD and potent drips. Management of critically ill patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pumps.
Non Invasive Echo Cardiology
10 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility in an autonomous role.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments by doing TEE with moderate sedation, stress tests, nuclear stress tests and coronary CTA’s.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Charge Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab
23 Years 1 Month- Charge nurse in cardiac cath lab with two interventional labs. Responsibilities include staff assignments, monthly scheduling and on-call assignments for ten nurses/RCIS’s, coordinating cases in collaboration with physicians, and acting as a preceptor to new RNs while supervising cases and maintaining an organized and expedient flow of patients.
- Circulate and monitor cath lab cases, including diagnostic and interventional. Types of cases include peripheral vascular procedures using laser and orbital athrectomies, stents, angioplasty, IVUS, rotoblade, pressure wire, and insertion and management of intra-aortic balloon pumps. Monitor cases using the Witt system.
Liver Transplant Coordinator
1 Year- Coordinated transplant patient evaluations and referrals to optimize patient care pathways.
- Developed and implemented transplant protocols to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and patient management throughout the transplant process.
- Educated patients and families on transplant procedures, fostering informed decision-making and preparedness.
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Circulating nurse in the cardiac cath lab. Circulate and monitor diagnostic and interventional cases using stents, balloons, IABP”S and peripheral vascular procedures.
- Deliver conscious sedation, 2B 3A inhibitors and critical care intravenous drips and drugs.
Critical Care Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Worked as a traveling RN in multiple critical care units. Assignments included Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, CA., Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA., Summit Medical Center in Oakland, CA., and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX.
- Traveling nurse positions required extensive critical care knowledge as well as flexibility and organization, as assignments provided little to no orientation to units, equipment and charting systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Friendly
positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Additional information
- Traveled to Mexico and Guatemala for medical mission trips
- ACLS and BLS certified
- References available upon request
Timeline
Non Invasive Echo Cardiology
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Liver Transplant Coordinator
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Charge Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab
Methodist Medical Center
10.2003 - CurrentRead More
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Plaza Medical Center
01.2002 - 09.2003Read More
Critical Care Nurse
American Mobile Nursing
01.2000 - 12.2001Read More
Critical Care Nurse
John Peter Smith County Hospital
06.1995 - 12.1999Read More
Critical Care Nurse
Harris Methodist Hospital
05.1995 - 12.1999Read More
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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