Ivelisse Brito
Miami
Summary
Registered nurse with over 10 years of diverse healthcare experience across telemetry, progressive care, clinical leadership preadmission testing, and preoperative nursing. Strong background in cardiac monitoring, high-acuity patient care, perioperative assessment, and interdisciplinary coordination. Experienced Clinical Manager and Charge Nurse with a proven ability to lead teams, optimize operations, and adapt quickly across clinical and procedural environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Preoperative Registered Nurse
Weston Outpatient Surgery Center
Weston, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Perform preoperative patient assessments and ensure readiness for scheduled procedures.
- Verify surgical consents, documentation, and required clearances
- Complete medication reconciliation and review patient medical history
- Initiate IV access and administer preoperative medications per protocol
- Educate patients on procedures, expectations, and postoperative care
- Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to maintain efficient patient flow.
Preadmission Testing
Memorial Healthcare
Pembroke Pines, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive preadmission assessments including medical history and medication reconciliation.
- Review labs, EKG's, and diagnostic results to ensure surgical readiness
- Identify and communicate perioperative risks to anesthesia and surgical teams
- Verify Surgical Consents documentation, and required clearances
- Initiate IV access and administer preoperative medications
- Provide detailed patient education regarding procedures and expectations
Clinical Manager/ IMCU Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Miramar, FL
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow and improve service delivery processes.
- Analyzed patient care data to identify trends, driving initiatives for process improvement and efficiency.
- Managed high-acuity IMCU patients requiring continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring
- Mentored and supported nursing staff providing clinical guidance and performance feedback
- Coordinated admissions, discharges and transfers to optimize throughput
Travel Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit
Various Facilities - Contract Assignments
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Completed 6 travel contracts in progressive care units across acute care hospitals
- Managed 3-5 high-acuity step-down patients requiting continuous cardiac monitoring
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms and implemented ACLS protocols as needed
- Administered and monitored cardiac and anticoagulant therapies
- Adapted quickly to new clinical environments, workflows, and EMR systems
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient patient care
- University of Miami, Miami, FL
- Rush Copley, Illinois, IL
- Riverside University Medical Center, Riverside, CA
- Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, FL
Wellness Manager
Miami Job Corps Center
Miami, FL
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented wellness programs tailored to diverse participant needs.
- Coordinated health education workshops to promote awareness and engagement among participants.
- Facilitated partnerships with local health organizations to enhance service offerings.
- Monitored program effectiveness through participant feedback and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Provided health education, preventive care guidance, and wellness counseling.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/Charge Nurse
North Shore Medical Center Miami
Miami, FL
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Independently managed 4-6 telemetry and step-down patients per shift in high-acuity setting
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms and initiated appropriate clinical interventions
- Served as charge nurse overseeing staffing, admissions, discharges and patient flow
- Participated in rapid response and code team interventions using ACLS protocols
- Administered cardiac, anticoagulant, and IV therapies per protocol
- Precepted new nursing staff and supported team development
- Floated to support unit needs during high census
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA12-2017
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern College
Miami Lakes, FL04-2015
Skills
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Progressive care/step-down (IMCU/PCU)
- Preadmission Testing (PAT) assessments
- Preoperative patient preparation
- Medication reconciliation
- IV insertion & Medication administration
- ACLS & rapid response
- Surgical documentation & consent verification
- Patient education & discharge planning
- Clinical leadership & staff supervision
- Program management & workflow optimization
- High census & admissions management
- Bilingual patient communication
Timeline
Per Diem Preoperative Registered Nurse
Weston Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2026 - Current
Preadmission Testing
Memorial Healthcare
12.2025 - Current
Clinical Manager/ IMCU Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Miramar
03.2023 - 12.2025
Travel Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit
Various Facilities - Contract Assignments
03.2021 - 03.2023
Wellness Manager
Miami Job Corps Center
07.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/Charge Nurse
North Shore Medical Center Miami
09.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern College