Natalia Ibarra
El Paso
Summary
Critical care nurse with over 3.5 years of high-acuity ICU experience in CVICU, Neuro ICU, and Medical-Surgical ICU settings at Level I Trauma Centers. Skilled in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive medication management, and neurocritical care. Seeking to expand clinical expertise and deliver safe, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. Pursuing admission to a Nurse Anesthesia program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- CVICU/MSICU- Level I Trauma
University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso
12.2025 - Current
- High-acuity cardiovascular and medical ICU care
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring and titration of vasoactive drips and inotropic infusions (norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, dobutamine, milrinone)
- Mechanical ventilation management
Registered Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
Hale Makua
Kahului
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Provide rehabilitative and long-term care for elderly residents and patients with chronic medical conditions.
- Manage medication administration, wound care, and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize functional outcomes and safe transitions of care.
Travel Registered Nurse- Neuro ICU- Level I Trauma
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided care for patients with stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, and complex neurosurgical procedures.
- Managed external ventricular drains (EVDs), intracranial pressure monitoring, and advanced ventilator management.
- Performed comprehensive neurological and systemic assessments for critically ill patients.
- Precepted new graduate nurses, supporting their transition into critical care practice.
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Las Palmas Medical Center
El Paso
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered care for critically ill medical and surgical ICU patients, including those requiring vasopressor support, mechanical ventilation, and invasive monitoring.
- Collaborated with intensivists and interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute patient care plans.
- Served as primary nurse for multiple high-acuity patients in a fast-paced, high-turnover ICU environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2021
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Advanced airway support
- Precepting
- Mentoring
- EHR systems: Meditech, Cerner, Matrix
Certification
- ACLS- Current
- BLS- Current
- PALS- Current
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification – Current
- CCRN- Current
- TNCC- Current
Credentials
- RN
- CCRN
Licenses
- Texas RN Licensure
- New Mexico RN Licensure
- California RN Licensure
- Hawaii RN Licensure
Degree
BSN
Professional Involvement
Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- CVICU/MSICU- Level I Trauma
University Medical Center of El Paso
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
Hale Makua
03.2024 - 11.2025
Travel Registered Nurse- Neuro ICU- Level I Trauma
University of New Mexico Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Las Palmas Medical Center
02.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at El Paso