Brenton Lewis
Edison,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) with over 2 years experience in Cardio -Thoracic ICU (CTICU), specializing in the care of critically ill cardiac and post-surgical patients. Adept at managing complex hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, and advanced pharmacological interventions. Serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and the care team ensuring accuracy of information, continuity of care, and comprehensive patient education. Passionate about advancing in anesthesia care and dedicated to excellence in critical care nursing
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardio-Thoracic ICU
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Assess and manage immediate post heart and vascular surgery patients
- Identify and apply hemodynamic data from PA, CVP and Arterial line to patient care
- Manage patients requiring IABP assistance
- Managing care of Heartmate 2 & Heartmate 3 LVAD patients
- Interpret EKG and managing patients with external pacemakers
- Managing and providing care to ventilated patients
- Proficient and certified in managing patients on Venous-Arterial and Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Surgical Technician - Obstetrics/General Surgery
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2014 - 11.2022
- Perform skills and procedures specific to the scrub role proficiently in accordance with departmental competencies and procedures
- Maintain sterility of operating field and accurate count of sponges/ laps, needles, and instruments
- Anticipate the needs of surgical team and assist efficiently
- Assist in general cleaning, restocking and maintenance of OR equipment
Education
Critical Care Registered Nursing (Adult) -
AACN
01.2025
Bachelor's - Nursing
Capella University
10.2024
Associates - Nursing
Monroe College
08.2022
Surgical Technician Certification -
Downstate Medical Center
03.2009
Skills
- Communication
- Strong situational awareness
- Networking
- Teamwork
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptability
- Computer Fundamentals
Certification
ACLS/BLS Certified
Professional Organizations
- Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program, Member, 2024 - Present
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member, 2024 - Present
Credentials
- BSN
- CCRN
References
Available upon request
Charities And Community Outreach Involvements
- Penn House Foundation, 2023 - Present, Provided support and services to underserved communities, (serving hotplates, gift/supply giveaways).
- Caribbean Heart Institute, 11/24, Volunteered time to provide ICU nursing care to immediate post-operative patients via, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, and valve repair/replacement in Georgetown, Guyana.
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Leadership in Nursing Award, Monroe College, 2022
- Daisy award Nominee, Maimonides Medical Center, 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardio-Thoracic ICU
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Surgical Technician - Obstetrics/General Surgery
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2014 - 11.2022
Critical Care Registered Nursing (Adult) -
AACN
Bachelor's - Nursing
Capella University
Associates - Nursing
Monroe College
Surgical Technician Certification -
Downstate Medical Center
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