Michele Cambuy
Torrance
Summary
Bilingual Registered Nurse with 9+ years of critical care experience in high-acuity ICU settings. Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and rapid response interventions. Committed to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care. Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – ICU (Critical Care)
Hospital Beneficência Portuguesa
Brazil
2014 - 2014
- Delivered high-quality care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU
- Monitored hemodynamics (MAP, CVP, arterial lines) and responded to acute changes
- Managed mechanical ventilation, airway care, and suctioning
- Administered and titrated high-risk IV medications (vasopressors, sedation, insulin drips)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Surgery (OR/PACU)
Hospital das Clínicas (USP)
Brazil
2014 - 2014
- Assisted in orthopedic surgeries as circulating nurse
- Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with surgical safety protocols
- Monitored patients post-operatively (PACU), managing airway, vitals, and complications
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
Registered Nurse – Maternal ICU
Hospital Pro Matre Paulista
Brazil
2009 - 2012
- Provided critical care to high-risk obstetric and postpartum patients
- Managed complex clinical conditions and medication therapies
- Assisted with invasive procedures and advanced monitoring
- Supported patients and families during high-risk and critical situations
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients based on assessments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse – ICU
Hospital Itacolomy
Brazil
2005 - 2009
- Delivered care to critically ill adult patients in ICU setting
- Monitored patient status and response to treatments
- Participated in emergency interventions and life-saving procedures
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, recognizing changes in patient status for timely intervention.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Universidade Bandeirante De São Paulo
Brazil2007
Post-Baccalaureate - Critical Care Nursing
Universidade Anhanguera
Brazil2015
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Care plan development
- IV Therapy & High-Risk Medications
- Emergency Response (Code Blue)
- Infection Control
- Patient & Family Education
- EMR systems
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Relationship building
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse – California (Active)
- Registered Nurse – Montana (Active)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Languages
Languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Fluent)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – ICU (Critical Care)
Hospital Beneficência Portuguesa
2014 - 2014
Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Surgery (OR/PACU)
Hospital das Clínicas (USP)
2014 - 2014
Registered Nurse – Maternal ICU
Hospital Pro Matre Paulista
2009 - 2012
Registered Nurse – ICU
Hospital Itacolomy
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Universidade Bandeirante De São Paulo
Post-Baccalaureate - Critical Care Nursing
Universidade Anhanguera