Vanessa Amaya
Houston,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with four years of high acuity ICU experience and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Experienced in caring for medically complex patients, including individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies, suicide and self harm risk, substance withdrawal, and acute agitation. Strong background in patient assessment, medication administration and management, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a compassionate, patient centered approach to care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
Baytown, Texas
07.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients in a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit, including continuous assessment, early recognition of clinical deterioration, and rapid intervention during changes in patient condition.
- Manage patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support, including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), mechanical ventilation, arterial lines, central venous catheters, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Care for patients with critical illnesses including sepsis and septic shock, respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, metabolic emergencies, and multisystem organ dysfunction.
- Interpret laboratory results, cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and changes in clinical status to prioritize interventions and promptly communicate significant findings to interdisciplinary team.
- Provide care for patients experiencing psychiatric and substance related emergencies, including suicide attempts, intentional overdoses, self-harm, acute agitation, and severe alcohol withdrawal; perform CIWA assessments, implement suicide and safety precautions, coordinate tele psychiatry evaluations, and administer medications according to established protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Health Houston
Houston, TX12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX05-2013
Skills
- Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Patient Assessment and Prioritization
- Psychiatric Emergency Management
- CIWA Assessment & Alcohol Withdrawal Management
- Medication Administration and Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License - Texas Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Health Houston
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston-Clear Lake