Rofiyat Kolawole
Rosenberg
Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3 years of progressive experience, including 2 years in Cardiovascular Intermediate Care (CV IMU) and 1 year in Cardiovascular and Medical Intensive Care Units (CVICU & MICU). Expertise in managing complex post–open heart surgery patients, vascular surgical patients, multi-system organ failure, and high-acuity critical care cases. Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, CRRT, and advanced cardiac life support, recognized for delivering safe, evidence-based care while collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVICU & MICU Nurse
HCA Houston Medical Center
Houston
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: 372-bed boutique surgical hospital in Houston’s Museum District, specializing in cardiac surgery, advanced heart care, emergency medicine, orthopedics, bariatrics, and imaging.
- Provide critical care for post–cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, TMVr, device implantations) and medical ICU patients (sepsis, ARDS, renal failure, DKA, multi-organ dysfunction).
- Care for general and vascular surgery patients, including abdominal/thoracic aneurysm repair and carotid interventions.
- Administer and monitor vasoactive, inotropic, and antiarrhythmic medications, titrating infusions based on invasive hemodynamic parameters.
- Respond to Code Blue events and deliver ACLS interventions.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients, assist with weaning, and support advanced airway management.
- Operate and monitor CRRT for patients with acute kidney injury.
- Assist with bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, and central line placement.
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to support recovery.
- Collaborate with intensivists, cardiac/vascular surgeons, respiratory therapy, and allied health staff to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
- Maintain thorough EMR documentation (Meditech) while supporting quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- 372-bed boutique surgical hospital in Houston’s Museum District, specializing in cardiac surgery, advanced heart care, emergency medicine, orthopedics, bariatrics, and imaging.
Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Nurse (IMU)
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Webster
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: 490-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center, offering heart & vascular services, neuroscience, bariatrics, wound care, a Level III NICU, and the area’s only pediatric ICU and pediatric emergency department.
- Delivered step-down care for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures: CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, TMVr, LAAC, ablation, pacemaker/ICD implantation, and diagnostic catheterization.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized nursing care per Cardiovascular IMU standards.
- Monitored and interpreted telemetry and EKG rhythm strips; escalated promptly for arrhythmias or deterioration.
- Administered and monitored cardiac infusions (Amiodarone, Heparin, Cardizem, etc.) per protocol.
- Responded to Code Blue events and provided ACLS measures.
- Assisted with physician-led procedures (thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, venous access devices).
- Educated patients and families on cardiac recovery, medication management, and discharge readiness.
- Documented patient care and medications accurately using E-MAR/Meditech.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe recovery and prevent readmissions.
- 490-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center, offering heart & vascular services, neuroscience, bariatrics, wound care, a Level III NICU, and the area’s only pediatric ICU and pediatric emergency department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2020
Skills
- Patient assessment and telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac care and hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation (telemetry, 12-lead ECGs)
- Neurological assessments
- Administration & titration of vasoactive, inotropic, and antiarrhythmic drips
- Central line care and IV therapy
- Sedation and analgesia management
- Mechanical ventilation management and airway support
- Advanced oxygen therapies (high flow, BiPAP, etc)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Emergency response (Code Blue, ACLS protocols)
- Patient and family education on conditions, treatments, and self-care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, surgeons, and allied health
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas, Active
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), 12/26
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 12/26
Core Skills
Hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz), Cardiac rhythm interpretation (telemetry, 12-lead ECGs), Neurological assessments, Administration & titration of vasoactive, inotropic, and antiarrhythmic drips (e.g., norepinephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, amiodarone), IV therapy and central line care, Sedation and analgesia management, Mechanical ventilation management and weaning, Airway management and advanced oxygen therapies, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), ACLS & Code Blue response, Thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, central line assistance, Patient & family education (diagnoses, medications, lifestyle changes, self-care), Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, surgeons, RT, pharmacy, and allied health, EMR documentation (Meditech)
Clinical Experience Highlights
CABG, Surgical Valve Repair & Replacement, Transcatheter Valve Interventions (TAVR, TMVr), Septal Defect Repairs (ASD, PFO, VSD closure), Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC), Pacemaker & ICD Implantation, Cardiac Ablation Procedures, Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization, Carotid Artery Disease & Carotid Endarterectomy, Renal Artery Disease Interventions, Thoracic & Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Varicose Vein Treatment
Timeline
CVICU & MICU Nurse
HCA Houston Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Nurse (IMU)
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
11.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Associate of Science - Biology
Houston Community College