CINTHIA D. ESTREMERA
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Experienced and registered nursing professional specializing in neurological care. Proficient in patient assessment, critical care, and developing personalized treatment plans. Committed to fostering collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring neurological functions, and providing compassionate support to patients. Extensive experience assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries and cardiac conditions, with specialized expertise in caring for patients with seizure disorders and stroke care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Portland Veterans Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
ADN
Hospital Wilma N. Vázquez
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaboration and participation in the execution of Laboratory sampling daily activities
- Vein cannulation
- Identification and documentation in the clinical Medication administration record of the care provided to patients
- Performing blood glucose tests
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
C&E Companion
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Effective management of the patient's condition with periodic testing
- Taking vital signs
- Administration of medication
- Evaluating and identifying injuries, behavioral problems and relevant symptoms
- Responsible for assisting with feeding
- Supporting ambulation and physical therapy needs by performing planned exercise routines
- Responsible for supporting patients with personal hygiene tasks
- Monitoring of patients to support them in achieving nutritional objectives
- In charge of taking blood sugar levels
- Responsible for reporting unusual or emergency circumstances of the patient's surrounding condition immediately to the nursing supervisor
- Participating in fun group activities with patients to improve their mood, enhance overall memory and provide light coaching
Collections Agent
Amscot
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Training and/or mentoring of new employees on collection methods, documentation requirements and performance strategies
- Payment processing and application to customer balances
- Supervising staff and following up on phone calls and/or letters
- Forwarding receipts to the appropriate general ledger accounts
- Responsible for enforcing established procedures for collection of past due amounts
- Investigating accounts
- Performing due diligence to resolve collection problems
- Built rapport with customers by demonstrating understanding of their situation while seeking fair resolutions.
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
- Negotiated to collect balance in full.
- Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
- Provided exceptional customer service by empathizing with clients'' financial situations while working towards mutually beneficial solutions.
- Increased productivity levels through efficient time management and prioritization of daily tasks.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
Customer Service / Cashier
Claro de Puerto Rico
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Orientation of customers on the products offered and answering concerns
- Complaint resolution
- Monitoring self-payment systems and assisting and/or intervening when required
- Cash reconciliation at the beginning and end of each shift
- Performing cash, card and check transactions to complete purchases
- Welcoming customers to provide good shopping experience
- Verified deactivation and removal of electronic surveillance tags from items
- Cash register operation
Manager of Operations
Total Petroleum Services
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Designing processes that drive long-term business success and increased profit levels
- Collaborating with owners to refine processes and best work practices
- Shift scheduling with customer traffic in mind
- Invoice processing
- Supplier quality assessment
- Investigation and resolution of departmental non-conformances
- Working matrix management with oversight of managers
- Coordination of leadership workshops
- Training of team members
- Conducting candidate interviews
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
NUC University College
Puerto Rico07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NUC University College
Arecibo, PR12.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
NUC University College
Arecibo, PR01.2015
Associate Degree - Accounting
NUC University College
Arecibo, PR01.2005
Skills
- Knowledge of sterilization, hygiene and safety standards
- Public handling skills
- Team building and maintaining assertive working relationships
- Ability to analyze and evaluate alternatives
- Skill in creating therapeutic environments for patients and communities
- Knowledge in CPRS and BMCP
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cardiac Care
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
Academicformation
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), NUC University College, Arecibo, PR, 01/01/22, 12/12/23
- Associate Degree in Nursing, NUC University College, Arecibo, PR, 01/01/13, 12/31/15
- Associate Degree in Accounting, NUC University College, Arecibo, PR, 01/01/05, 12/31/05
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Portland Veterans Hospital
03.2024 - Current
ADN
Hospital Wilma N. Vázquez
09.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
C&E Companion
01.2016 - 12.2022
Collections Agent
Amscot
01.2015 - 12.2021
Customer Service / Cashier
Claro de Puerto Rico
01.2011 - 12.2015
Manager of Operations
Total Petroleum Services
01.2005 - 12.2012
Associate Degree - Nursing
NUC University College
Associate Degree - Accounting
NUC University College
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
NUC University College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NUC University College
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