Vanessa Ferreira
About Vanessa Ferreira
Vanessa Ferreira is a Staff Nurse II at Sutter Health in Sacramento, California, with a decade of experience in nursing. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Sonoma State University and specializes in cardiac care procedures.
Work at Sutter Health
Vanessa Ferreira has been employed at Sutter Health since 2014, where she currently holds the position of Staff Nurse II. Her role involves providing patient care and support in various capacities. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse at Sutter Health from 2013 to 2014. During her time there, she gained valuable experience in cardiac care, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Ferreira earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Sonoma State University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2011. In addition to her master's degree, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from Sonoma State University, where she studied Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background supports her specialization in pre/post cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), electrophysiology, and cardiac device implantation.
Background
Before joining Sutter Health, Vanessa Ferreira worked at Healdsburg District Hospital as a Lead Registered Nurse from 2011 to 2013. She also served as a Registered Nurse at Marin Community Clinics from 2012 to 2014. These roles helped her develop a strong foundation in nursing and patient care, particularly in cardiac-related procedures.
Achievements
In her current role at Sutter Health, Vanessa Ferreira serves as an Epic Quality Champion, where she leads the implementation of a new system in the Outpatient Care Unit. Additionally, she acts as a New Hire Trainer, focusing on cardiac care procedures, which highlights her commitment to education and quality improvement in nursing practice.