Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Volunteer Work
Clinal Practice Committee in the Neuro ICU
Awards
Honors
Professional Organizations
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Vanessa Machado

Vanessa Machado

Acushnet,Massachusetts

Summary

Experienced Nursing Professional
With 14 years in acute care nursing, specializing in the Neuro ICU at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for the past 5 years. Previous experience includes medical/surgical, telemetry, step-down cardiac units, and per diem Mobile IV Hydration RN. Currently, I work part-time in the MGH Neuro ICU and per diem at McLean Neurotherapeutics Clinic, administering TMS and Ketamine therapies for treatment-resistant depression.

Current Education

  • Master's in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Chamberlain University (Expected Graduation: August 31, 2025)
  • Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Certification – Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (Expected Completion: December 31, 2025)
  • MA RN License: RN2269819

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

RN-Per DIem

McLean Neurotherapeutics
02.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse – Mental Health Services
Administer TMS therapy and Esketamine (Spravato) via IV and intranasal routes for patients with MDD and TRD; incorporate CBT techniques during TMS sessions to enhance treatment outcomes.

Concierge Mobile IV RN- Per Diem

Drip NP IV Therpy & Wellness
05.2024 - Current

IV & IM Therapy Administration
Administer IV/IM medications, hydration therapies, and wellness injections including Biotin, Vitamin D, B12, and Lipostat-Plus.

Neuro ICU Staff Nurse

Massachusetts General Hospital
07.2019 - Current
  • Provided specialized care for patients with complex, acute, and chronic neurological conditions in a high-acuity academic treatment center. Managed cases including hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, status epilepticus, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, ALS, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage (aneurysmal and non-aneurysmal), and brain tumors.
  • Mentored and supported onboarding of new nursing staff, fostering clinical skill development and professional growth.

Multisite Float Pool Nurse/ Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse

Southcoast Hospitals Group
02.2011 - 06.2021
  • Multisite Float & Charge Nurse (2016–2019)
    Floated across 15 med/surg, step-down cardiac, and rehab units at 3 hospitals.
    Served as Charge and Staff Nurse on a 46-bed med/surg telemetry unit (Bourne Unit), specializing in acute medical conditions with cardiac monitoring for up to 32 patients. Managed staff assignments and unit supervision.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-PMHNP

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
04.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
06.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
12.2010

Certification

Poster Presentation

  • Title: Assessment of Staff Perceptions of Communication Practices in a Neuro ICU: Implications for Shared Decision Making
  • Poster ID: abs302s1
  • Conference: Neurocritical Care Society Annual Conference
  • Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA
  • Date: October 16, 2024

United Against Racism (UAR) Clinical Process Improvement Leadership Program

  • Graduate: June 2024
  • Postdoctoral Training: Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA
  • Project Title: Improving Organizational Health Literacy in the MGH Neuro ICU for Tracheostomy Patients

Certifications

  • ACLS/BLS – Current through 2026
  • SMART Certification – Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine, MGH (Completion Est. Dec 2024)
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), 3rd Edition – CPI Blue Card, Instructor: Terrie Quinn Expiration: February 11, 2025 Certification #: NCI3A4B4DD
  • Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Initiation for SUD Certified by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Completion Date: October 21, 2024 Credits: 1.00 Nursing
  • Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Training 8 HR American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, Sponsored by PCSS Completion Date: October 21, 2024

Volunteer Work

Volunteer & Humanitarian Experience

  • Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), MA – Volunteer responder
  • CPR & AED Instructor, Compression and Shock Foundation
  • Housing Support, Inc., Amesbury, MA – Volunteer (Oct 2024)
  • MGH Global Disaster Response & Humanitarian Action Team (Since 2022) Deployed to Reynosa, Mexico (Sept & Nov 2022) to provide medical care to asylum-seeking refugees

Clinal Practice Committee in the Neuro ICU

Neurosciences ICU Clinical Practice Committee

  • Contributed to development and 2021 update of Guideline for Management of External Ventricular Drains (EVD) in Spontaneous Aneurysmal SAH Patients (v3.0)
  • Proposed clinical guideline for management of neuromuscular disease

Awards

Jean Ridgway Tienken Class of 1945 Endowed Clinical ScholarshipRecipient, Massachusetts General Hospital, August 2024

MGH DAISY Award NomineeNominated twice, 2023 and 2024

Honors

Sigma Theta Tau Phi Phi Chapter International Honor Society

  • Induction ceremony 2024
  • Member ID: 1309456

Professional Organizations

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member (ID: 13093456)
  • Neurocritical Care Society, Member (ID: 10031267)

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