Anita Cordova
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Grayson County College
Denison, TX05.1984
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Denison, TX05.1976
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Honest and Dependable
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Pain Management
- Specimen Collection
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Emergency Interventions
- Documentation and Reporting
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Patient Advocacy
- Reliable and Responsible
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient Assessment
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Records Updating
- HIPAA Education
- Intervention Recommendations
- Patient Check-Ins
- Decision-Making
- Taking Vitals
- Problem-Solving
- Cardiac Monitors
- Analytical Thinking
- Point of Care Testing
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- After-Care Planning
- Condition Assessment
- Electronic Charting
- IV Setup
- Vitals Monitoring
- Diagnostic Procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Grayson County College
High School Diploma -
Denison High School