Carina Cardenas Alonso
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for advanced clinical practice. Extensive background in patient care and collaborative problem-solving. Known for adaptability and commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical decision-making and patient-centered care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP Student
University of South Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Applied physical assessment and testing procedures for common abnormal conditions across a continuum of simulation and skills laboratory learning
experiences. - Demonstrated local and regional wound infiltration and digital block anesthesia.
- Practiced suturing techniques, incision and drainage of a simple abscess.
- Demonstrated at least three methods of skin lesion destruction or removal including cryotherapy and cutaneous biopsy techniques.
- Performed simple splinting techniques.
- Performed subungal and paronychia release and resection of onychocryptosis.
- Demonstrated correct techniques for aspiration injection of a joint and trigger point.
Volunteer
Faith Assembly Clinic
01.2020 - Current
- Help with Free Health Screenings for our local Community
- Blood sugars, Blood pressure, pulse and respirations taken with counsel and education afterwards
- Take incident reports and work in collaboration with the other medical team volunteers and staff on site
- Provide basic first aid care and if necessary contact the local paramedics to transfer anyone who needs more medical attention
Cardiac Step-Down Unit/Charge Nurse & Floor Nurse
JAH VA Hospital
05.2005 - 11.2011
- 24hr Observation Chest Pain Unit which also included Pre & Post-Cardiac Cath, Cardiac Stent Patients, Pacemaker/ICD patients, A-fib, Defibrillators, CHF patient care and education provided
- Monitored Integrilin drips for Post-Stent Placement Patients
- Cared for overflow Med/Surg Patients, Pre & Post Op Endoscopy patients, etc
- Oversaw and trained several nursing aides, LPN's, New hired RN's, Graduates & Student Nurse Techs
- Preceptor Nurse for our unit with several hours devoted to U.S.F students
- Charge Nurse for several years preparing nursing assignments & coordinating with bed supervisors for patient care
Student Nurse Technician
JAH VA Hospital
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Assists patients with their activities of daily living including but not limited to basic hygiene, skin care, and nutritional needs
- Obtained and documented vital signs per unit standards. Reporting abnormal findings to the licensed nurse in a prompt manner
- Telemetry Lead placement and removal as well as 12 Lead EKG's performed per hospital standards
- Collected, reported and accurately documented lab specimens as directed, per hospital standards
Volunteer
Migrant Community Free Clinic of Dade City
08.2004 - 11.2004
- Intake Patient Care forms for Spanish Speaking patients
- Checked vitals, height, weight and intake of medication log
- Taught Communicative English to non-English Speaking young adults, adults and elderly
- Recruited volunteers and trained them to teach English courses with the curriculum provided
Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2002 - 08.2003
- Assisting pharmacists by accurately filling prescriptions, labeling medications and managing inventory.
- Prepared medications for dispensing to patients while ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Processed patient payments, provided customer service, and helped resolvie insurance-related issues, all while under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida05-2027
BSN -
University of South Florida
05.2009
A.S. -
Valencia Community College
05.2003
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Registered Nurse, RN 9240496
CPR/AED Certified
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
FNP Student
University of South Florida
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Faith Assembly Clinic
01.2020 - Current
Cardiac Step-Down Unit/Charge Nurse & Floor Nurse
JAH VA Hospital
05.2005 - 11.2011
Volunteer
Migrant Community Free Clinic of Dade City
08.2004 - 11.2004
Student Nurse Technician
JAH VA Hospital
08.2003 - 05.2005
Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2002 - 08.2003
BSN -
University of South Florida
A.S. -
Valencia Community College
Registered Nurse, RN 9240496
CPR/AED Certified
Master of Science - FNP
University of South Florida
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