Emily M. Barreira
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse on Med-Surg Neurology Unit, 3 Main
AdventHealth Tampa
02.2024 - Current
- Managed up to 6 high-acuity patients per shift, utilizing time management strategies to balance routine care, emergencies, and complex procedures.
- Performed frequent neuro assessments and reassessments for patients with evolving neurological conditions.
- Maintained NIHSS Stroke Certification and ongoing stroke education to remain current in best practices and stroke core measures.
- Utilized NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification to conduct detailed neurological assessments, contributing to accurate identification of stroke progression and timely interventions.
- Ensured fall prevention strategies were consistently implemented for neurologically impaired or cognitively altered patients, reducing inpatient falls.
- Precepted new graduate nurses and nursing students, promoting clinical growth and professional development in neurology-specific care.
- Educated patients and families on post-stroke care, seizure precautions, and medication compliance to support safe discharges and reduce readmissions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams—neurologists, neurosurgeons, speech and physical therapists—to ensure comprehensive and timely patient care.
- Delivered high-quality, patient-centered care to adult neurology patients with acute stroke, seizure disorders, head/spinal trauma, in a fast-paced Med-Surg unit.
- Utilized NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification to conduct detailed neurological assessments, contributing to accurate identification of stroke progression and timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation using Epic, adhering to hospital protocols and regulatory standards.
Social Media Coordinator for USF
University of South Florida University Communications and Marketing
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Implement and push out strategic communication via USF social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok.
- Create buzzworthy content to engage various demographics, i.e. alumni, donors, peer influencers (Executive Communication – President, Provost, Deans), community leaders, current, prospective and international students, faculty and staff, Athletics, media outlets (local and national), and the greater Tampa Bay.
- Create consistent messaging to all departments and colleges for clear organizational set up.
- Monitor audience growth through analytics.
- Ensure USF’s audience is engaged on 360 viewpoint to create brand infinity.
Executive Assistant to AVP of University Communications and Marketing and Chief Communication Office. Social Media Specialist for USF Health
University of South Florida UCM / USF Health
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Responsible for administrative duties: answering phones, managing calendars, schedule meetings and event arrangements, prepare reports, and serve as back up to office manager for general day to day operations. Also, responsible for advertising and marketing USF Health through all social media platforms.
- Produce, edit, publish, and share daily content from the USF Health Communications team that builds community members and followers.
- Share content that is targeted towards USF Health’s demographic audience.
- Provide analytics to analyze USF Health’s audience and increase engagement on all of our social media platforms.
- Communicate with USF Health Students and Patients.
Social Media Specialist
la Pink Boutique
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for advertising and marketing la Pink Boutique through all social media platforms.
- Produce, edit, publish, and share daily content (original text, images, and video) that builds community members and followers.
- Generate content that is targeted towards la Pink’s demographic audience.
- Develop and maintain company website using SEO tools.
- Increase store’s product visibility through social content: stage, photograph, and edit content.
- Create advertisements in the Neighborhood News publication to target audience.
- Distribute E-Blast utilizing Constant Contact.
Assistant to the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Marketing & Communications
University of South Florida Athletics
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Responsible for organizational projects and research.
Cheerleader
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Cheered for the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers, volunteered for community events and services, and participated in team building exercises.
Salon Assistant
Pulse Salon
10.2011
- Provided customer service, served as assistant to Stylist shampooing clients, kept shop organized and clean, answered phones.
Front Desk Assistant
Fit for Life Physical Therapy and Personal Fitness
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for front office procedures: answered phones, customer service, filing, prepared new patient files and assisted Physical Therapists.
Education
BSN Degree - Nursing
University of South Florida
08.2023
BA Degree - Psychology
University of South Florida
08.2015
AA Degree - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
05.2013
Graduate - undefined
Freedom High School
Tampa, FL06.2011
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Critical care
- BLS certified
Certification
- Florida Board of Nursing Registered Nurse: RN9644576 2023-10-18
- Child Abuse Prevention Training Certificate 2008-05-17
- CPR Certified: Adult, Child, Infant Certificate 2011-04-22
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification Certificate 2024-09-30
- CPR and AED Certified: Basic Life Support Certificate 2025-06-23
Timeline
Registered Nurse on Med-Surg Neurology Unit, 3 Main
AdventHealth Tampa
02.2024 - Current
Social Media Coordinator for USF
University of South Florida University Communications and Marketing
10.2018 - 04.2022
Executive Assistant to AVP of University Communications and Marketing and Chief Communication Office. Social Media Specialist for USF Health
University of South Florida UCM / USF Health
11.2016 - 02.2018
Social Media Specialist
la Pink Boutique
07.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant to the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Marketing & Communications
University of South Florida Athletics
11.2013 - 06.2014
Cheerleader
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader
01.2012 - 01.2015
Salon Assistant
Pulse Salon
10.2011
Front Desk Assistant
Fit for Life Physical Therapy and Personal Fitness
06.2011 - 01.2012
BA Degree - Psychology
University of South Florida
AA Degree - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
Graduate - undefined
Freedom High School
BSN Degree - Nursing
University of South Florida
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