Brittany Vasquez, BSN, RN, CCRN
Edison,NJ
Summary
Dedicated CVICU nurse with 3.5 years of experience. Now pursuing admission to a CRNA school to expand my skill set and advance my career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. My strong foundation in cardiac and critical care will allow me to excel in CRNA school.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- 25 bed cardiac surgery ICU specializing in post CABGs, valve replacements, aortic dissections, & LVADs
- Level I Trauma Center
- Cardiogenic shock patients requiring ECMO, Impella, & IABP support
Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2022
- 14 bed cardiothoracic ICU specializing in heart transplants, lung transplants, CABGs, valve replacements, aortic diseases & TAVRs
- ECMO, Impella, IABP & CRRT
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures by anticipating their needs and promptly providing necessary instruments or assistance as required.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey05.2019
Skills
- Licensed Registered Nurse
New Jersey State Board of Nursing
License Number: 26NR21275000
Exp 05/31/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) provider
- Basic Life Support (BLS) provider
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
- Cardiac Surgical Unit Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS)
Certification
8/17/2023
Keesha Duncan, DNP, CRNA
Chief CRNA Hackensack University Medical Center- 4.5 hours
Additional Information
Co Chair, Quality and Safety Nursing Council, Hackensack University Medical Center
- Ensuring the most up to date practices supported by literature and evidenced based practice are implemented within the unit
Co Chair, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) initiative, Hackensack University Medical Center
- Ensuring early ambulation, non-opioid usage for pain management, early enteral feedings, and tight glucose control for all patients following cardiac surgery
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2022
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
11.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex County College
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