Brittney Arellana, RN
7001 W 35th Ave Hialeah ,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Nurse with dedication to best-in-class patient services through effective critical care planning and management. Eager to contribute to team success with healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance ad provide the highest level of care possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse CVICU/Surgical ICU
Mount Sinai
Miami Beach, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Provide specialized, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill cardiac and surgical patients, including immediate post-operative management of fresh heart surgery patients.
- Manage advanced life-support technologies, including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor, assess, and interpret patient vital signs, cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic data, and lab results to guide timely interventions and prevent complications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, and respiratory therapists—to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administer medications, titrate vasoactive and inotropic agents, and provide post-operative care for fresh cardiac surgical patients, ensuring hemodynamic stability and optimal recovery.
- Educate patients and families on cardiac procedures, surgical recovery, and self-care strategies, fostering understanding and confidence in care transitions.
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new nurses, providing hands-on training and guidance in advanced cardiac and surgical care.
- Maintain strict compliance with hospital safety, infection control, and regulatory standards in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Memorial Miramar Hospital
Miramar, FL
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Care for postpartum patients, monitoring recovery, pain control, vital signs, and overall well-being.
- Provide routine newborn care, including assessments, feeding support, medication administration (like Vitamin K/Hep B), and monitoring for early signs of complications.
- Perform newborn assessments such as blood sugars, bilirubin checks, hearing screening preparation, and admission/discharge documentation.
- Support breastfeeding and assist with safe formula-feeding techniques; collaborate with lactation consultants as needed.
- Educate parents on newborn care, postpartum warning signs, feeding cues, swaddling, safe sleep, and follow-up care.
- Encourage skin-to-skin, bonding, and family involvement while promoting a calm, supportive environment.
- Manage newborn nursery assignments, including transitional care for stable newborns and assisting with phototherapy if required.
- Communicate clearly with the obstetric and pediatric teams, escalates concerns promptly, and documents care accurately.
- Follow hospital protocols for safe newborn identification, security, and safe discharge.
Optician Technician
Americas Best Eyeglasses And Contacts
Miami Lakes , FL
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Arizona09.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL06.2021
Skills
- Critical care nursing (ICU, cardiac, surgical)
- Advanced life support (ECMO, IABP, CRRT, ventilators)
- Post-operative patient management
- Rapid assessment & clinical decision-making
- Patient safety & infection control
- Nurse precepting & orientation
- Staff training & competency evaluation
Education & Mentorship:
- Curriculum development & bedside teaching
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication & coaching
- Policy implementation & compliance
- Problem-solving & critical thinking
- Adaptability in fast-paced clinical settings
Leadership & Interpersonal:
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- Registered Nurse
Reference
- Rosana Olivera RN : (786) 452-3692
- Francis Torres RN: (786) 316-6027
- Cynthia Borja RN: (954)-857-3734
Timeline
Registered Nurse CVICU/Surgical ICU
Mount Sinai
11.2022 - Current
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Memorial Miramar Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2022
Optician Technician
Americas Best Eyeglasses And Contacts
01.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University