Vickie Carlyle has been in critical care for over 10 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Cizik School of Nursing. Most of her critical care experience has been focused on cardiovascular critical care where she developed a real interest in ECMO support and perfusion. Currently she is certified in critical care nursing and adult ECMO certified, working towards getting a degree in perfusion.