Michael Irving, BSN, RN, CCRN
Chesapeake
Summary
High-acuity ICU nurse with extensive experience across burn, trauma, neuro, and cardiovascular critical care environments. Skilled in advanced hemodynamic management, vasoactive infusions, CRRT, and rapid clinical decision-making in unstable patients. Proven ability to adapt across multiple ICU systems while maintaining high performance in fast-paced, high-risk settings. Strong foundation in pharmacology and physiology with a focused trajectory toward advanced practice anesthesia training.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro ICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2026.03 - Current
- Manage high-acuity neurocritical patients including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and post-surgical cases requiring advanced monitoring and ventilatory support
- Perform continuous neurologic and hemodynamic assessments, identifying subtle changes and initiating rapid interventions to prevent clinical deterioration
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize cerebral perfusion, oxygen
Burn Trauma ICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2025.08 - 2026.02
- Deliver care for high-acuity burn, trauma, and vascular ICU patients in a Level I trauma center
- Manage complex cases requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), vasoactive drips, and advanced monitoring
- Rapidly assess and respond to hemodynamic instability and emergent clinical changes
Medical/Neuro ICU
Bayhealth Kent General
2025.02 - 2025.07
- Managed critically ill patients in both medical and neuro ICU settings
- Titrated multiple high-risk medications and supported ventilated patients
- Contributed to coordinated care plans with physicians, respiratory therapy, and specialty teams
Neuro ICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2024.04 - 2024.12
- Provided care for stroke, trauma, and neurologically compromised patients
- Performed frequent neuro assessments and managed acute changes in patient status
- Assisted in maintaining stability in high-risk neurocritical cases
ICU Nurse (Float)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
2023.06 - 2024.02
- Rotated across Neuro/Trauma ICU, MICU/SICU, CVICU, IMC, and ED based on staffing needs
- Demonstrated high adaptability by performing effectively in multiple high-acuity environments
- Delivered care for diverse patient populations with complex, rapidly changing conditions
ICU Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
2021.03 - 2023.06
- Managed critically ill patients across Neuro/Trauma ICU, MICU/SICU, and CVICU
- Functioned within a teaching hospital, collaborating with residents and attending physicians
- Built strong clinical foundation in multisystem critical care and pharmacologic management of critically ill patients
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
James Madison University
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Vasoactive Infusions
- CRRT
- Ventilator & Airway Management
- Trauma & Neurocritical Care
- Rapid Response / Code Management
- Multisystem ICU Adaptability
- High-Pressure Clinical Decision-Making
- Advanced drip titration
- Rapid learner in complex clinical systems
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- Impella
- VAD
- TCAR
Accomplishments
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
17.5 years experience in training and teaching jiu-jitsu to members of the community
Ultramarathon RunningCompleted multiple races above the 26.2 mile mark, including 50, 60, and 100 kilometers in trail and road
environments
Honor Leader for Blue Ridge Leader’s School (YMCA)
Elected among my peers to serve as a “leader of leaders” for the year, providing a theme for the year’s camp,
teaching classes, and serving as a role model for the entire camp in regard to words and actions throughout
the entire week
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Neuro ICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2026.03 - Current
Burn Trauma ICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2025.08 - 2026.02
Medical/Neuro ICU
Bayhealth Kent General
2025.02 - 2025.07
Neuro ICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2024.04 - 2024.12
ICU Nurse (Float)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
2023.06 - 2024.02
ICU Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
2021.03 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Washington University