Steve Estrada
Selma
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in intensive care and general medical settings. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for providing high-quality, patient-centered care while adapting quickly to diverse clinical environments. Seeking to apply strong critical thinking and clinical expertise in a nursing role that promotes excellence in patient outcomes across multiple care areas.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Northeast Methodist Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Administer and titrate high-risk IV medications, including vasopressors, sedatives, anticoagulants, and insulin infusions, in alignment with evidence-based protocols.
- Respond to rapid clinical changes and actively participate in life-saving interventions, including code blue activations, ACLS protocols, and emergent procedures.
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, such as sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and post-operative recovery.
- Accurately document care delivery and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR) to ensure patient safety, compliance, and care continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)
Blinn College
Bryan, TX12.2023
Skills
- Critical Care & Emergency Response: ICU and acute care experience, code blue/rapid response, procedural sedation, telemetry, EKG interpretation
- Clinical Procedures: Central line care, IV insertion, catheterization, blood transfusion, wound VAC therapy, ostomy care, nasogastric (NG) tube insertion, aseptic technique
- Patient Care & Assessment: Comprehensive assessments, care planning, geriatrics, adult populations, patient-centered care, patient/family education
- Technical Proficiency: EMR/EHR systems (Meditech and others), medical records management, medical terminology
- Professional Contributions: Clinical preceptor experience, interdisciplinary teamwork, evidence-based nursing practice
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management for patients at the general inpatient (GIP) hospice level, supporting both patients and families during critical transitions
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License | Valid January 2024 – July 2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | Valid December 2024 – December 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | Valid April 2024 – April 2026
Accomplishments
- Precepted nursing students and new hires; received certifications of completion from the University of the Incarnate Word and the University of Texas at Arlington for preceptorship contributions.
- Four-time DAISY Award Nominee for excellence in nursing care and patient/family advocacy.
- Advanced to RN II within the HCA system in recognition of professional growth, competency, and leadership contributions.
Clinical Experience
St. Joseph Health – Bryan, TX (Franciscan Dr.)
- Telemetry: 96 hours
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 12 hours
- Emergency Department (ED): 12 hours
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): 12 hours
- Mental Health: 48 hours
- Endoscopy: 12 hours
Baylor Scott & White – College Station, TX (Scott & White Dr.)
- Neonatal: 12 hours
- Obstetrics: 12 hours
- Pediatrics: 12 hours
- Intensive Care Immersion Program: 108 hours
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Northeast Methodist Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)
Blinn College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Texas A&M University
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