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Ashley Cardenas

Orange Park,FL

Summary

Compassionate Surgical Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, perioperative care, and post-operative recovery management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and smooth surgical procedures.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mayo Clinic, Florida
Jacksonville, FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Assisted in preparing operating rooms by setting up sterile fields with necessary supplies and equipment for each procedure.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
  • Reduced potential infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, and other infection prevention products.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.

Nursing assistant

Naval hospital guantanamo bay
12.2018 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: Department of the Navy
  • Performed basic nursing care to patient who required screening assistance for wellness visits, close observation for acute illness, or following a procedure
  • Measure and record vital signs
  • Prepared patients and rooms for examinations and diagnostic tests
  • Assisted providers during routine examinations, procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests
  • Prepared and maintained a sterile field for minor outpatient procedures
  • Obtained lab specimens as ordered by the provider
  • Maintained and stocked examination rooms
  • Maintained and updated patient EMR in AHLTA
  • Schedule, cancel, and reschedule appointments through the Composite Health Care System
  • Verified patient demographics with each interaction
  • Assisted with implementation of new Health Care Provider templates to ensure adequate access to care for the entire Medical Homeport Team’s patients
  • Department of the Navy

LVN

Sharp rees-stealy General surgery/colorectal surgery
09.2015 - 05.2018
  • Patient intake
  • Measure and record vital signs
  • Procedure instrument processing
  • Assist surgeon with routine, pre-operative, and post-operative examinations
  • Assist surgeon within office procedures
  • Wound Care
  • Assisted Wound Care Clinic with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) as needed
  • Scheduled Inpatient/Outpatient Surgical Procedures
  • Scheduled routine, pre-operative, and post-operative appointments
  • Patient education regarding surgical procedures, recovery time, pre-operative, and post-operative questions/concerns
  • Maintain a sterile field for all in office minor procedures
  • Maintain patient’s EMR

LPN

Fairfax colon & Rectal surgery
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Patient intake
  • Measure and record vital signs
  • Procedure instrument processing
  • Assist surgeon with patient examinations
  • Assist surgeon within office procedures
  • Wound care, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
  • Patient education regarding surgical procedures, recovery time, and post-operative questions/concerns
  • Maintain patient’s EMR

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
04.2025

Practical Nursing -

ECPI University
07.2013

Skills

  • Outstanding computer skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Quick learner
  • Excellent telephone skills
  • Patient education
  • Clinical procedures
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Compassionate care
  • Basic life support
  • Preoperative care
  • Caring for wounds
  • Post operative care

Activities

  • CPR/BLS Certified
  • Knowledgeable in CHCS, AHLTA, and Cerner EMR programs
  • Volunteering with the USO, Blue Star Families, Sharp Lends a Hand Feeding America
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy LVN of the Year Nominee

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mayo Clinic, Florida
06.2022 - Current

Nursing assistant

Naval hospital guantanamo bay
12.2018 - 07.2020

LVN

Sharp rees-stealy General surgery/colorectal surgery
09.2015 - 05.2018

LPN

Fairfax colon & Rectal surgery
10.2013 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Practical Nursing -

ECPI University

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