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Melanie Vague, MSN, RN
MSN-NNP Graduate from The University of Texas Medical Branch
I am a Registered Nurse in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Austin, TX. I am a graduate of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, MSN program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. I am a full time mother to a beautiful, energetic 7 year-old daughter Avery, and a wife to my wonderful husband TJ.
Since becoming a NICU nurse, I have found my passion in caring for critically ill infants and pediatric patients, bringing my enthusiasm for evidence-based practice and lifelong commitment to learning to all of my endeavors.
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Level III-IV NICU
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Critical Thinking
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NRP
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Dynamic Time Management
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Compassionate Family Care
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PICC Line Insertions
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Neonatal Stabilization
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Clinical Judgment
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CPR/BLS Certified
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S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified
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Preceptor/Mentor
Professional Strengths
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High-Risk Delivery Experience
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Umbilical Line Insertions
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Therapeutic Hypothermia
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HFOV, SiPAP, Bubble CPAP, HFNC
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Workflow Planning
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Records Management



Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Specialty
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Graduated December 20, 2019
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
St. David's School of Nursing at Texas State University
Graduated May 14, 2015
GPA: 3.65 Magna Cum Laude Distinction
Real Estate Licensure Coursework
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
2003-2005

Graduate
L.C. Anderson High School
Austin, Texas
May 2003
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