Thiago Freitas Cerqueira
Oakhurst,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN) with three and a half years of clinical experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), including two years of professional experience in Brazil and one and a half years in the United States. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas) and a postgraduate specialization in Neonatology from Lucas Machado Educational Foundation College (FELUMA).
Experienced in caring for ELGANs, premature, and full-term newborns, ranging from critically ill neonates requiring therapeutic hypothermia, tracheostomy care, and chest tube management to stable infants requiring growth monitoring and feeding support. Clinical experience with a wide range of neonatal respiratory support modalities, including HFOV, CMV, NIV, CPAP, HFNC, and other advanced respiratory support techniques. Experienced in performing comprehensive neonatal nursing assessments, medication administration, vascular access management, infection prevention, developmental care, and other essential nursing interventions in the NICU.
Holds valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health – JSUMC
03.2025 - Current
- Attend scheduled and emergency cesarean sections.
- Attend high-risk vaginal deliveries.
- Provide immediate neonatal stabilization and resuscitation.
- Care for premature and extremely premature newborns (ELGANs).
- Care for critically ill and full-term neonates.
- Manage neonatal respiratory support (HFOV, CMV, NIV, CPAP, HFNC).
- Provide care during therapeutic hypothermia.
- Perform tracheostomy care.
- Manage neonatal chest tubes.
- Perform neonatal assessments and continuous monitoring.
- Administer medications and IV fluids.
- Manage peripheral and central venous access.
- Provide enteral feeding and nutritional support.
- Monitor neonatal growth and development.
- Prepare neonates and families for hospital discharge.
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health - JSUMC
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Cared for patients with advanced dementia and varying levels of cognitive impairment.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, intake and output, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with preoperative and postoperative patient care.
- Cared for patients on continuous cardiac telemetry, promptly reporting any concerns or changes in their condition to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient mobility, transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention.
- Maintained patient safety and comfort, particularly for patients with limited mobility and increased care needs.
- Assisted with feeding, hydration, and nutritional support.
- Collected and handled laboratory specimens.
- Reported changes in patients’ conditions to registered nurses.
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to support patient care.
NICU Registered Nurse
Hospital Sofia Feldman - Unidade Carlos Prates
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Attend scheduled and emergency cesarean sections.
- Attend high-risk vaginal deliveries.
- Provide immediate neonatal stabilization and resuscitation.
- Care for premature and extremely premature newborns (ELGANs).
- Care for critically ill and full-term neonates.
- Manage neonatal respiratory support (HFOV, CMV, NIV, CPAP, HFNC).
- Provide care during therapeutic hypothermia.
- Perform tracheostomy care.
- Manage neonatal chest tubes.
- Perform neonatal assessments and continuous monitoring.
- Administer medications and IV fluids.
- Manage peripheral and central venous access.
- Provide enteral feeding and nutritional support.
- Monitor neonatal growth and development.
- Provide developmental and family-centered care.
- Prepare neonates and families for hospital discharge.
Oncology Nurse Internship
Hospital Madre Teresa
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Presented patient cases during multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Provided ongoing education and guidance to family caregivers.
- Assisted in implementing strategies to reduce medication errors.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments and available care options.
- Supported interventions aimed at improving patients’ quality of life.
- Assisted with communication and coordination with health insurance providers.
- Contributed to initiatives focused on improving patient satisfaction.
- Supported early identification of clinical changes and potential complications.
- Collaborated with oncologists, radiologists, and social workers.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination.
Education
English as a Second Language Program (ESL) - English Course
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU - 2 years Residency Program
Faculdade Ciências Médicas De Minas Gerais
State of Minas Gerais01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
Pontifícia Universidade Católica De Minas Gerais - Coração Eucarístico
Belo Horizonte, Brazil01-2015
Skills
- Neonatal Assessment and Clinical Monitoring
- Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
- Preterm and ELGAN Care
- Advanced Neonatal Respiratory Support
- Therapeutic Hypothermia Management
- Neonatal Vascular Access Management
- Medication Administration and Dosage Calculation
- Neonatal Enteral Feeding and Nutritional Support
- Developmental and Family-Centered Care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Postoperative Neonatal Care
- Teamwork and collaboration
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
United states Of America.
- New Jersey Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse - License Number - 26NR26871100
- The university of the State of New York - Registered Nurse - License Number: 973570
Canada.
- British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives - Registered Nurse - BCCNM Identification Number: 1051423
- College of Registered Nurses of alberta - CRNA - Registered Nurse - License Number 161293
Brazil:
- Brazilian Federal Nursing Council (COFEN) – Registered Nurse – Regional Nursing Council of Minas Gerais (COREN-MG). Registration Number: 467091
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
English as a Second Language Program (ESL) - English Course
Brookdale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU - 2 years Residency Program
Faculdade Ciências Médicas De Minas Gerais
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
Pontifícia Universidade Católica De Minas Gerais - Coração Eucarístico