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Britney Cordova

Las Vegas,NM

Summary

Registered Nurse with proven ability to build rapport and trust with patients while advocating for their needs. Skilled in critical thinking and organization, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing patient safety and care quality.

Healthcare professional with background in perioperative nursing seeking to contribute to surgical team. Known for delivering exceptional patient care throughout surgical procedures and maintaining stringent adherence to sterile techniques. Highly collaborative and adaptable, contributing to seamless team operations and positive patient outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Luna Community College
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Taught students remotely via live video sessions.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.

Student Nurse

Luna Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Alta Vista Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Monitored patient condition by identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying interventions met treatment goals
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed care from admissions to discharges.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Christus St. Vincent Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with surgeons and surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Implemented infection control measures that improved compliance with hospital standards.
  • Streamlined inventory management of surgical supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary tools.
  • Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
  • Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
  • Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
  • Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Competence in circulating General, Robotic (DaVinci), Total Joints, Bronch, Urology, and ENT
  • Service Lead for Total Joints

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
07-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Robertson High School
Las Vegas, NM
05.2018

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Encouraging and Motivating Students
  • Building Rapport and Trust
  • Video Conferencing
  • Clear Instruction and Communication
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Documenting Vitals
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Admissions and Discharge Processes

Timeline

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Christus St. Vincent Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Alta Vista Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2023

Tutor

Luna Community College
10.2020 - 05.2021

Student Nurse

Luna Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Mexico Highlands University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Luna Community College

High School Diploma -

Robertson High School

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