Viviana M Brito
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Education & Training Experience
University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL Master of Science in Nursing, Award of Academic Merit Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Major August 2025
Clinical Rotations
Adult-Geron Acute Care I CVICU MICU RRT UHealth Tower Miami, FL Adult Geron Acute Care II Baptist Health South-MCI Hematology-Oncology Unit, Miami, FL Adult Geron Acute Care II Electrophysiology Inpatient and Outpatient Service Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Davie, FL Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa cum laude August 2022 University of Buenos Aires, School of Medicine, Argentina Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude June 1991
Hospital de Clinicas José de San Martín, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Internal Medicine Residency Training Program. April 1992 March 1995 Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Cardiology Residency Training Program. April 1995 March 1998 Università Di Bologna, Centro di Studi Avanzati di Bologna Master in Politiche e Gestione dei Servizi per la Salute. Europa- America Latina February 2009 University of Buenos Aires, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Argentina Master in clinical Effectiveness Focusing on Research and Management November 2010 University of Buenos Aires, School of Medicine, Argentina Teaching Scholars Program in Medicine, Cardiology Specialty December 2010 Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, FL New Graduate RN Program October 2022-March 2023
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Licensure/Certification
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC) # 202-***-**** American Nurses Credentialing Center (September 2025- September 2030). State of Florida Department of Health and Division of MQA License APRN #11042576 (April 30, 2027) Registered Nurse: State of Florida Department of Health, Multistate License RN # 9614063 (October 2022- July 2026) Progressive Care Nursing Certification. American Association of Critical Care Nurses (December 2023- November 2026)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. American Heart Association (October 2027) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: American Heart Association (October 2027) NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification (April 2027) Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (October 2022- October 2027)
Clinical Research Coordinator Certification. Association of Clinical Research Professionals (November 2017- November 2027)
CITI PROGRAM Certification for Human Subjects Research Basic Course for Social Behavioral Researchers (June 2024- June 2027)
Work Experience
Baptist Health, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL RN. Telemetry-PCI Unit-Stepdown Unit October 2022- Present Effectively managed all stages of the patient care process, ensuring accurate performance of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions. Worked in conjunction with all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal and streamlined patient care.
Ensured a secure and compassionate setting for patients and their families. First Choice Neurology Offices of South Florida. Boca Raton, FL Medical Scribe-Electrophysiology Technician October 2021-October 2022 Collaborated as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under the direction of the MD/Advanced Practitioner Register Nurse, providing patient care and completing Viviana M Brito
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orders, managing documentation and reports to satisfy patient needs promptly.
Performed documentation of provider-patient encounters in an accurate and timely manner. Performed nerve conduction studies with an appropriately trained physician supervising the testing. Baptist Health, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Marcus Neuroscience Institute Boca Raton, FL Medical Assistant February 2021-Octubre 2021
Collaborated as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of the MD/Advanced Practitioner Register Nurse, providing patient care and completing all orders, managing documentation and reports to satisfy patient needs promptly. Communicated effectively with all members of the patient care team. Demonstrated competence in the appropriate utilization of medical equipment required for daily office clinical practice.
Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Lake Worth, FL
Clinical Referral Coordinator September 2020- February 2021 Assisted patients in coordinating their referral appointments and collaborated with insurance companies health care information.
Holy Cross Hospital JMHVC Research Department Fort Lauderdale, FL Clinical Research Associate at Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute May 2018-February 2020 Clinical Research Associate at Cardiovascular Department March 2020- August 2020 My responsibilities as a Clinical Research Associate involved: Screening and enrollment of patients in phase II, III, and IV international clinical trials according to current Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, and local and international regulations.
Analyses of hospital census, medical databases, and electronic health records to elaborate reports for the research team and identify prospective study participants. Acquiring medical histories and initial clinical assessments Monitoring the health status and safety of the study participants, and their compliance with the study protocol.
Maintenance of regulatory documents ensuring the quality of the collected data on CRFs and eCRFs. Viviana M Brito
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Performing investigational drug accountability at the site. Participation in audits, reporting adverse events, and resolving data queries efficiently. Assistance with the preparation of IRB applications to obtain site approval to conduct prospect studies. Attending investigational meetings with sponsors, monitors, and regulatory authorities as needed. Helix Biomedics, LLC Boynton Beach, FL
Clinical Research Coordinator January 2017- May 2018 My responsibilities as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator involved: Screening and enrollment of patients in phase II, III, and IV international clinical trials according to current Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, and local and international regulations. Participation in patients informed consent and HIPAA authorization. Obtaining brief medical histories and initial clinical assessment. Monitoring the health and safety of the study participants and their compliance with the study protocol.
Maintenance of the source and regulatory documents ensuring the quality of the collected data. Performing investigational drug accountability at the site. Participated in audits and monitoring visits, reported adverse events, and resolved data queries. Attending investigational meetings with sponsors, monitors, and regulatory authorities as needed. HCO Swiss Medical Group. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina Cardiology Associate 2004-2016
As a healthcare provider at Swiss Medical Group
I assessed, diagnosed, treated, and followed up patients in intermediate and ambulatory care settings. I performed in-hospital and in-office medical procedures as required HCO OMINT S.A de Servicios, CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina Medical Audit Specialist, 2008-2016
As a physician member of the Medical Auditing Department: Monitored the performance of medical procedures by providers in compliance with regulations and good clinical practice guidelines.
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Analyzed the cost-effective acquisition of new medical technologies, including devices and diagnostic tests.
Developed technical reports on new health technologies to manage the medical budget in a cost- effective manner.
Participated in the development and analysis of health coverage policies based on evidence-based practices in medicine.
Clinical Effectiveness and Health Police Institute, CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina Associate Researcher
2012-2016
My responsibilities as an Associated Researcher included: Developing technical reports on new health technologies to support local health insurance companies in their decision-making processes related to coverage and new technology investment. Managing tight deadlines and tailoring research to meet clients' requests. Creating protocols, systematic reviews, and overviews for publication in national and international peer-reviewed journals
Hospital de Clínicas, University of Buenos Aires CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina Cardiology Hospitalist, CVICU 2000- 2008
As a staff member of a teaching hospital,
I gained significant experience by caring for critical, acute, and chronic patients in the Coronary Care Unit and ambulatory setting.
I achieved proven skills to remain calm, supportive, and professional under pressure. I participated in hands-on training of internal medicine and clinical cardiology medical residents, as well as nurses.
I was actively involved in Medical Rounds
Policlínico Bancario CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina Attending Physician, MICU 2000- 2005
As a staff member of a teaching hospital
I gained significant experience by caring for acute critical I participated in hands-on training of internal medicine residents and nurses Viviana M Brito
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I was actively involved in Medical Rounds
Hospital de Clínicas, University of Buenos Aires CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina Scholarship for New Cardiologist at Exercise Testing Department 1998- 2000 Volunteer Experience
My Clinic Jupiter, FL
Medical Assistant Volunteer December 2017- May 2018 As part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of the MD/Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse, Collaborated in providing patient care, completing all orders, and managing documentation and reports to promptly satisfy patient needs. Facilitated communication between non-Spanish-speaking providers and Spanish-speaking patients. Publication/ Presentations
Smith, Kerryann; Brito, Viviana; Fernades, Anita; Foster, Maria; Olivieri Cordero, Raquel; Watson, Denise; and Wilssens, Ann, "Implementing a Stress Relief Break to Decrease Nursing Burnout" (2023). Nursing Excellence Showcase 2023. 3. https://scholarlycommons.baptisthealth.net/brrh-nursing-excellence- showcase-2023/3
Calderón, M., Brito, V., Alcaraz, A., Rey-Ares, L., Augustovski, F., García-Martí, S., Bardach, A., Ciapponi, A., López, A., & Pichón-Riviere, A. (2018). Reparación Endovascular para Aneurisma de Aorta: Revisión Panorámica Sobre su Evidencia en el Mundo y su Aplicación en Latinoamérica. Value in health regional issues, 17, 94 101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vhri.2018.01.011
Brito, V., Alcaraz, A., Augustovski, F., Pichón-Riviere, A., García-Martí, S., Bardach, A., Ciapponi, A., Lopez, A., Comandé, D., & Grupo de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias (2015). Proteína C ultrasensible como factor independiente de riesgo en población con y sin antecedentes cardiovasculares [High sensitivity C protein as an independent risk factor in people with and without history of cardiovascular disease]. Archivos de cardiologia de Mexico, 85(2), 124 135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acmx.2014.11.005 Brito, V., Ciapponi, A., & Kwong, J. (2011). Factor Xa inhibitors for acute coronary syndromes. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1), CD007038. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007038.pub2 Viviana M Brito
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Brito V, Perez de la Hoz R, Sampó E, Duronto E, Dabbous OH, Gowda N, Gurfinkel EP, the GRACE Investigators. Therapeutic Strategies and Outcomes in Patients with Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Following a New Acute Coronary Syndrome: Insights from the GRACE Experience. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2004, Mar; 43(5 Suppl 1): A 274.
Gurfinkel, E. P., Perez de la Hoz, R., Brito, V. M., Duronto, E., Dabbous, O. H., Gore, J. M., Anderson, F. A., Jr, & GRACE Investigators (2007). Invasive vs non-invasive treatment in acute coronary syndromes and prior bypass surgery. International journal of cardiology, 119(1), 65 72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.07.058 Martínez Martínez, J. A., Rodríguez, G. B., Pérez de la Hoz, R. A., Brito, V. M., Lakowsky, A., Swieszkowski, S. P., Poyatos, M. E., & Sampo, E. A. (2004). Valor del test de dobutamina comparado con la ergometría en la evaluación de riesgo coronario [Comparison between
electrocardiographic test with dobutamine and exercise stress testing on coronary risk stratification]. Medicina, 64(4), 295 300.
Robert S, Vázquez Blanco M, Brito V, Perfetti D, Lerman J . División Cardiología Hospital de Clínicas Jose de San Martín. Universidad de Buenos Aires. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors changes with time. AJH. 2000, Apr; 13(S 2): 98A- 99A.
Peer Reviewer Activity
2022 - Value in Health Regional Issues
2021 - Value in Health Regional Issues
2020 - Value in Health Regional Issues
2019 - Value in Health Regional Issues
2018 - Value in Health Regional Issues
2014 - Mayo Clinic Proceedings Journal
Professional Organizations
Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses 2023- Present Member of Iota Xi at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau 2021 2023 Member of the Clinical Research Professionals Association 2017- Present Skills
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Spanish Native Proficiency
Utilization of Microsoft Office Package and Interactive response technologies such as ClinPhone®, Bioclínica®, Trident IRT resources.
Management of data analyses and bibliography tools: Medidata Rave, Revman 5, EndNote, PubMed, and Cochrane databases.
Management of Cerner, Epic, and Meditech systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. December 03, 2025