Michelle Lopez Sizelove
League City,TX
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in acute care and patient management, seeking to transition into a specialized PICC line insertion nursing career. With a solid foundation in patient care, advanced procedures, and critical care, I am eager to apply my clinical expertise, attention to detail, and passion for improving patient outcomes. Committed to upholding the highest standards of accountability and integrity, I aim to further contribute to my Houston Methodist team, focused on delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient care while continuing my professional growth as a PICC line insertion nurse.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II- ICU
Houston Methodist Hospital- Clear Lake
09.2024 - Current
- Developed expertise in acute care patient management for the adult population, including vasopressor and sedation titration, and implementation of nurse-driven protocols.
- Gained competency in life support modalities, including ventilator management, balloon pump operations, and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).
- Proactively pursued opportunities for professional development and educational advancement with USGIV and EKG proficiency classes.
- Led and facilitated interdisciplinary rounds, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams while conveying patient desires to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing care, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in collaboration with palliative consultations and hospice care teams.
Registered Nurse II- Pediatric ICU
Texas Children's Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed quality care for patients with congenital heart defects, pulmonary hypertension and heart failure, kidney and renal transplants and traumatic brain injuries.
- Monitored patient outcomes with blood products and invasive devices such as arterial lines, EVD's, and wound vacs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound care management, disease management, technology use such as home ventilators and medication treatment course. Including patients with use of Veletri, Flolan and Sildenafil.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities such as "code competency" PALS, TNCC, evidence-based practice project implementation regarding eMAR and Alaris pump programming errors and airway competency and management for chronic placement.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting patient safety and comes utilizing septic shock protocols, code dispersion of duties and actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse II, Pediatric ICU
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions like emergent intubation.
- Reported findings of quality control near miss medication pharmacy errors such as incorrect drip concentrations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and disease process, treatment options and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained and precepted new nurses in proper techniques, superior care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment such as VV ECMO and VA ECMO, made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions with interventions such as managing CRRT and central line initiation or chest tube placement.
Pharmacy Technician I (OR Float)
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Prepared various medications and assembled intravenous medications for sterile use.
- Handled and reconciled controlled medications for perioperative needs, including anesthesia trays.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Fostered team work by adapting and responding to the pharmaceutical needs across seven operating room units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.2018
Skills
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication and Care Coordination
- Patient Centered Care and Advocacy
- Strong Work Ethic and Versatility
- Critical Thinking and Adaptability
- EKG and Lab Result Interpretation
- EPIC Charting and Documentation
- Pyxis and Omnicell Utilization Experience
- Ultrasound IV Trained
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Certification exp. 09/2026
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification exp. 10/2026
- NIH Stroke Certification exp. 10/2025
- TNCC (ENA) Certification exp. 08/2027
Accomplishments
- Memorial Hermann Nurse Residency 07/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse II- ICU
Houston Methodist Hospital- Clear Lake
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse II- Pediatric ICU
Texas Children's Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse II, Pediatric ICU
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Technician I (OR Float)
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Midwestern State University
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