Michelle Gomez
Miami,FL
Summary
Compassionate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over four years of experience in high-acuity critical care and neurosurgery within academic medical centers and Level I trauma environments. Expertise in neurocritical care, hemodynamic stabilization, and complex post-operative management. Proven ability in diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making, leading interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for medically unstable and neurologically compromised patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Staff Nurse
Jackson Health System
Miami, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive management of critically ill patients in a high-volume tertiary academic center.
- Manage complex neurocritical and multisystem patients including acute ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, and post-operative craniotomy cases.
- Perform advanced neurological assessments and recognize early signs of herniation, vasospasm, increased ICP, and neurologic decline.
- Interpret arterial blood gases, hemodynamic parameters, and laboratory data to guide clinical interventions.
- Titrated vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics, and hyperosmolar therapy in collaboration with intensivists.
- Assisted with bedside procedures including endotracheal intubation, EVD placement, central line insertion, arterial line placement, and burr hole procedures to support critical care interventions.
- Participate in rapid response and code blue management utilizing ACLS algorithms and critical thinking under pressure.
- Precepted new nurses and contributed to interdisciplinary rounds focused on quality metrics and evidence-based practice to enhance team knowledge and patient care.
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Monte Nido & Affiliates
Miami, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Identified acute decompensation to facilitate timely escalation of care and improve patient outcomes.
- Managed medication administration and coordinated laboratory services for medically complex patients to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborate with psychiatry and internal medicine providers in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
- Conducted comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessments to inform treatment plans in residential settings.
Nurse Specialist – Neurological Surgery
University of Miami
Miami, FL
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patients with brain tumors, spinal cord compression, degenerative spine disease, hydrocephalus, and traumatic injuries.
- Participated in differential diagnosis formulation and pre-operative risk stratification.
- Reviewed diagnostic imaging and collaborated in multidisciplinary MRI case conferences to refine surgical planning.
- Coordinated perioperative care and facilitated post-operative complication management.
- Managed urgent neurosurgical referrals and facilitated timely surgical interventions.
- Educated patients and families on surgical expectations, recovery trajectories, and long-term management, improving overall understanding and preparedness.
- Supported cranial and spinal neurosurgical services in advanced specialty role, enhancing patient care delivery.
Assistant Program Manager
Physicians Development Program
Miami, FL
03.2015 - 07.2020
- Supervised interdisciplinary teams and facilitated strategies for performance optimization.
- Conducted data-driven analyses to identify process gaps and implement targeted improvements.
- Directed healthcare research and quality initiatives to enhance clinical workflows and operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
NOVA Southeastern University
05.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
06.2021
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Emergency Education Institute
01.2020
Skills
- Neurocritical Care Management
- Acute Stroke & Intracranial Hemorrhage Management
- Ventilator Management & Airway Support
- Hemodynamic Monitoring & Vasoactive Drip Titration
- ICP Monitoring & Hyperosmolar Therapy
- Differential Diagnosis Development
- Interpretation of ABGs, Imaging, and Diagnostic Data
- Rapid Response & Code Leadership
- Perioperative Neurosurgical Care
- Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement
Licensure And Certification
- Florida Registered Nurse License, #9535879
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification, Board Eligible
Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Member, Florida Nurses Association
Timeline
Nurse Specialist – Neurological Surgery
University of Miami
06.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Staff Nurse
Jackson Health System
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Monte Nido & Affiliates
06.2020 - Current
Assistant Program Manager
Physicians Development Program
03.2015 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
NOVA Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Emergency Education Institute