Arlene Vazquez
NYC HHC South Brooklyn Health
Brooklyn,NY
1
Language
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse committed to providing safe, patient-centered care. Experienced in caring for diverse patient populations, responding to complex clinical needs, and advocating for patients and their families.
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
2 Years 9 Months- Provided emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients across a wide range of acuity levels, including psychiatric patients. Performed triage, monitored vital signs, and assessed patient stability for appropriate level-of-care downgrade. Managed multiple critical drips and responded to resuscitation cases, assisting with critical procedures including intubations, central line placement, and cardiac arrests. Performed Red Zone charge nurse duties and coordinated patient care in a high-acuity environment. Administered oral, IV, and IM medications while monitoring patient responses. Educated patients and families regarding treatments, procedures, and discharge instructions. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team and documented patient care using the Epic electronic health record system.
Nurse Unit Manager
7 Months- Managed daily nursing operations in a long-term care setting, ensuring residents’ daily care needs were assessed, reviewed, and appropriately met. Conducted regular rounds to observe and evaluate residents’ physical and emotional well-being. Reviewed laboratory results, coordinated outpatient appointments, and updated individualized plans of care. Collaborated with physicians to monitor medication effects and residents’ clinical status. Supervised nurses and CNAs to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality resident care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
- Nursing Student Leadership Award Recipient — Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island (NACLI)
- President of Nursing Club
Skills
Emergency care
Patient assessments
IV insertion and phlebotomy
EKG interpretation
AED
Infection control
Triage assessment
Electronic records
Preceptorship
Behavioral health support
Privacy and confidentiality
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Leadership & Professional Recognition
H3 Peer Champion — NYC H+H South Brooklyn Health | 2025
Selected as an H3 Peer Champion to support and promote a positive workplace culture, encourage staff engagement, and serve as a peer resource for colleagues.
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses — NYC H+H South Brooklyn Health | 2025
Recognized for providing compassionate, exceptional patient care and making a meaningful difference in the patient and family experience.
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager
King David Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
NYC HHC South Brooklyn Health
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
SUNY Delhi
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Kingsborough Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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