Cathreene Tertus
Orlando,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health: Corporate Resource Team
Orlando, FL
02.2018 - Current
- PCU, Med/Tele, Med/Surg
- Willing and able to travel to work at any facility and/or unit as determined by staffing needs
- Administered patient care, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions and optimal treatment adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and adherence to prescribed therapies.
Registered Nurse
RN Network
Boca Raton, FL
02.2019 - 04.2020
- PCU, Med/Surg, Med/Tele
- Willing to travel to work at any facility or unit based on unit needs.
- Functions as a patient and family advocate.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills necessary to provide appropriate care.
- Maintains compliance with facility's policies and procedures.
- Assesses and establishes plan of care based on patient's needs.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health: South Seminole Hospital
Longwood, FL
11.2014 - 02.2018
- Progressive Care Unit
- Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner.
- Utilized assessment skills to develop, implement and update plan of care.
- Uses established lines of communication to interdisciplinary team.
- Reinforced dressing applications related to wound care as per physician orders.
- Delivered quality care in compliance with physician orders.
- Administered medications via IM, SQ, IV, PO, and GT.
- Trained as a Wound Resource nurse and performs skin rounds monthly.
- Performs fall audits on the unit monthly.
Store Clerk
Save-a-Lot
Orlando, FL
08.2009 - 05.2014
- Utilized time management skills in order to complete projects.
- Participated in the orientation of new employees upon request.
- Utilized effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in dealing with customer complaints.
- Assisted management in accounting of store sales.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2016
Associates of Science Degree - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07.2014
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2011
Certification
- ACLS provider, May 2015-present
- Basic Critical Care, February 2015-present
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida, September 2014 – Present
- Certified in First Aid and Basic Life Skills (CPR & AED), August 2014 – Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
RN Network
02.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health: Corporate Resource Team
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health: South Seminole Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2018
Store Clerk
Save-a-Lot
08.2009 - 05.2014
Associates of Science Degree - Nursing
Valencia College
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
Valencia College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida