Michelle Ransdell
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse specializing in high-acuity neonatal and adult critical care. Demonstrated success in coordinating interdisciplinary teams to elevate patient outcomes and streamline care processes. Expertise in advanced vascular access and respiratory support, along with a commitment to family education in high-pressure settings.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Transport Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - Current
- All responsibilities for this role remain consistent with duties performed during 2009-2015 at UHS.
Charge Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - Current
- All responsibilities for this role remain consistent with duties performed during 2012-2015 at UHS.
Registered Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
San Antonio, TX
09.2020 - Current
- All responsibilities for this role remain consistent with duties performed during 2006-2015 at UHS.
ECMO Specialist
University Health System (UHS)
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Administered ECMO support for critically ill patients in intensive care units.
- Assessed oxygenation status through arterial blood gas analysis, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated families on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy, improving understanding and support during critical care.
- Provided care that respected diverse cultural backgrounds and values
Associate Clinical Manager
Childrens Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed 55 direct reports, enhancing team engagement and performance
- Oversaw staffing, scheduling, and daily operations to maintain optimal unit functionality
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration and unit function
- Ensured adherence to policies and procedures
- Completed payroll and annual performance evaluations to ensure fair compensation and development opportunities
- Provided a culturally sensitive environment for all staff, patients, and family
Charge Nurse
Childrens Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed staffing and patient assignments to enhance care delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to streamline workflow.
- Ensured proper execution of policies and procedures
- Led unit operations and communication
- Attended all staff-assists and codes within the unit
- Collaborated with pharmacy, laboratory services, and physical therapy to optimize service delivery.
- Provided care that respected diverse cultural backgrounds and values
Registered Nurse
PPR Travel Nursing
Jacksonville Beach, FL
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Total patient care in Level III/IV NICU settings
- Managed high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), nitric oxide, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for critically ill infants.
- Complex care of preterm and term infants
- Assisted nursing staff in Pediatric Unit and PICU by providing care support.
- Provided care that respected diverse cultural backgrounds and values
Advanced Technology Specialist
University Health System (UHS)
San Antonio, TX
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Primed new pediatric/neonate circuits every 30 days.
- Supported ECMO specialists with critical information to enhance patient care.
- Participated in regular rounds in ICU and CCU units to assess patients' conditions during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or hypotension during extracorporeal circulation support.
- Monitored patients' hemodynamic parameters such as blood pressure, oxygenation, and temperature.
- Assessed patient's oxygenation status by analyzing arterial blood gas results.
- Conducted monthly iSTAT controls and effectively managed supply and equipment inventory to ensure readiness.
- Analyzed data from extracorporeal circulation systems to identify trends or potential problems.
- Provided care that respected diverse cultural backgrounds and values
- Provided education about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy to families of critically ill patients.
Charge Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
San Antonio, TX
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed staffing and patient assignments to ensure appropriate care levels.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for optimal workflow.
- Ensured proper execution of policies and procedures
- Led unit operations and communication
- Participated in all staff-assists and codes within the unit
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Provided care that respected diverse cultural backgrounds and values
Neonatal Transport Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
San Antonio, TX
03.2009 - 05.2015
- Respond quickly to emergency situations, providing care support and life-saving interventions such as chest compressions, endotracheal tube placement, and thoracentesis
- Worked with medical teams to support safe, efficient interfacility transport of critically ill infants.
- Monitored and managed HFOV, nitric oxide, HFNC, and CPAP support.
- Attended high-risk deliveries and supported newborn stabilization at sending facilities during transport.
- Placed IV, PAL, PICC, UAC, and UVC lines.
- Maintained thorough patient records during interfacility transport to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted with safe loading and unloading of patients onto rotor-wing, ambulances, or fixed-wing using specialized pediatric equipment.
- Performed specific laboratory tests to help identify conditions and support diagnosis.
- Educated families on transport procedures and infant care plans.
- Provided care that respected diverse cultural backgrounds and values
Registered Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
San Antonio, TX
08.2006 - 05.2015
- Provided comprehensive care for critically ill preterm and term infants in a Level IV NICU.
- Advanced respiratory support monitoring to include HFNC, CPAP, nitric oxide, ventilators, and HFOV.
- Attended high-risk deliveries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient care and treatment plans.
- Provided care that respected diverse cultural backgrounds and values
- Precepted new and experienced staff, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital
San Antonio, TX
01.2004 - 08.2006
- Total patient care in a complex 10-bed Surgical Transplant ICU of heart/liver/kidney transplant recipients immediately post-op, balloon pumps, CRRT, VADs
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Preceptor to RNs during critical care internships
- Provided care that respected diverse cultural backgrounds and values
- Completed a six-month critical care internship (Jan-Jun 2004)
Education
BSN -
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX12-2003
Undergraduate Studies -
University of Texas
San Antonio, TXUndergraduate Studies -
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, COCertification
RNC-NIC, BLS, NRP
Timeline
Neonatal Transport Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
04.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
10.2020 - Current
ECMO Specialist
University Health System (UHS)
10.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
09.2020 - Current
Associate Clinical Manager
Childrens Hospital Colorado
01.2018 - 08.2020
Charge Nurse
Childrens Hospital Colorado
01.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
PPR Travel Nursing
05.2015 - 12.2015
Advanced Technology Specialist
University Health System (UHS)
01.2013 - 05.2015
Charge Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
01.2012 - 05.2015
Neonatal Transport Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
03.2009 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
University Health System (UHS)
08.2006 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2006
BSN -
University of Texas Health Science Center
Undergraduate Studies -
University of Texas
Undergraduate Studies -
University of Colorado