Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Thiago Freitas Cerqueira

Thiago Freitas Cerqueira

Oakhurst

Summary

NICU professional ready to deliver high standards of neonatal care and support. Proven capability in managing critical situations and ensuring highest quality of patient care. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and keen sense of responsibility. Proficient in neonatal assessments, ventilator management, and family communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NICU Registered Nurse

Hackensack Meridian Health – JSUMC
03.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for critically ill infants.
  • Educated families on infant care and provided emotional support during challenging times.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with hospital standards and best practices.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new nursing staff in NICU procedures.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and safety protocols.
  • Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.

Patient Care Technician

Hackensack Meridian Health - JSUMC
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Provided pre- and post-surgical care for patients
  • Received positive feedback from families for compassionate care.
  • Collaborated to reduced patient falls.
  • Assisted in pain management.
  • Supported patient transfers.
  • Helped ensure patient comfort.
  • Met patient comfort needs.
  • Ran routine and emergencies EKGs for patients.
  • Provided compassionate bedside care to critically ill patients.
  • Prioritized safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with nurses on patient hydration and nutrition plans.
  • Monitored blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen levels.
  • Documented care activities.
  • Administered glucose checks.
  • Mediated communications between doctors, nurses, and patients.
  • Transported patients between departments.
  • Supported feeding, bathing, and dressing.
  • Contributed to early detection of complications.
  • Accurately recorded patient vitals.
  • Maintained a clean and organized unit.

NICU Registered Nurse

Hospital Sofia Feldman - Unidade Carlos Prates
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Administered comprehensive care to critically ill neonates, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and performed complex assessments to detect changes in patient conditions.
  • Educated families on neonatal care, fostering understanding and promoting positive health practices.
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in electronic health record systems.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Oncology Nurse Internship

Hospital Madre Teresa
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Presented cases during meetings.
  • Provided continuous education to family caregivers.
  • Reduced medication errors across the oncology unit.
  • Educated on side effect mitigation.
  • Improved emotional well-being.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options.
  • Raised awareness among staff on new chemotherapeutic agents.
  • Managed patients undergoing immunotherapy and targeted therapies.
  • Improved quality of life.
  • Collaborated with insurance companies.
  • Improved patient satisfaction.
  • Contributed to early detection.
  • Worked with oncologists, radiologists, and social workers.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams.

Education

English as a Second Language Program (ESL) - English Course

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
01.2022

Maternal Health and Neonatal Nursing - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU - 2 years Residency Program

Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais
01.2018

Nursing - Bachelor of Science

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - Coração Eucarístico
01.2015

Skills

  • Family-centered care
  • Central line care
  • Developmental care
  • Cardiopulmonary monitoring
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Premature infant care
  • Neonatal medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient assessment
  • Emergency interventions

Certification

NRP Certified – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
American Academy of Pediatrics – 2025


BLS Certified – Basic Life Support
American Heart Association – 2023

Languages

Portuguese
Spanish
English

Timeline

NICU Registered Nurse

Hackensack Meridian Health – JSUMC
03.2025 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Hackensack Meridian Health - JSUMC
11.2023 - 03.2025

NICU Registered Nurse

Hospital Sofia Feldman - Unidade Carlos Prates
03.2016 - 03.2018

Oncology Nurse Internship

Hospital Madre Teresa
01.2014 - 01.2015

Maternal Health and Neonatal Nursing - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU - 2 years Residency Program

Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais

Nursing - Bachelor of Science

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - Coração Eucarístico

English as a Second Language Program (ESL) - English Course

Brookdale Community College

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Registered Professional Nurse
  • The university of the State of New York - License Number: 973570
  • New Jersey Nursing License Endorsement in process.
  • United States of America Employment Authorization – C09P IOE0918388408
  • July 25, 2023 – July 24, 2025
  • USA Green Card in Process – Social Security Number Holder

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