Nicole Howard
Spring,TX
Summary
Dynamic RN known for effective teamwork and leadership in CVICU settings. Experienced in administering life-saving interventions, monitoring critical patient vitals, and educating families to improve outcomes and foster trust.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, CVICU
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Humble, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in CVICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in post-operative care, ensuring patient stability and comfort following cardiac procedures.
- Educated patients and families on recovery protocols, enhancing understanding of care processes.
- Administered various life-saving medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, anticoagulants under stringent protocols ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring and detecting early signs of potential issues in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse
HCA Medical Center
Houston, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations in the CVICU setting, facilitating hands-on learning experiences tailored to each student''s needs.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Monitored patient vitals and managed complex care plans in fast-paced CVICU environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lonestar - Kingwood
Kingwood, TX08-2022
Skills
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Proficient in EHR systems ( MEditech, Epic)
- Ventilator, dialysis and vaso active drip management
- Patient and family education
- Multidisciplinary team collarboration
Accomplishments
Relief CNC
Device Preceptor (CRRT, Impella, ECMO, IABP)
Certification
CCRN- AACN - November 2025
CMC -AACN March 2026
ECMO Microcredential - AACN- June 2026
Timeline
RN, CVICU
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lonestar - Kingwood