EDSELLE CORTEZ NICOLAS

Harrisburg,Pennsylvania

Summary

Registered Nurse with 7 years of clinical nursing experience specializing in MIMCU, ICU, Med-Surg ward and NICU.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Nurse: Medical Intermediate Care Unit

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Hershey, PA

10.2025 - Current

Administered patient care including medication management and vital signs monitoring.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Nurse: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Tanchuling General Hospital

Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines

07.2023 - 07.2025

Advanced assessment and continuous monitoring of vital signs, neurological status, and cardiac rhythms
IV insertion, medication administration, blood transfusions
Ventilator and airway management (intubation assistance, ETT/tracheostomy care, suctioning, oxygen therapy)
Enteral and parenteral nutrition, Foley catheterization
Emergency response including Code Blue, ACLS, ECG monitoring, wound care, and infection control

Nurse: Medical-Surgical Ward

Tanchuling General Hospital

Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines

11.2021 - 06.2023

Comprehensive assessment and monitoring of vital signs and neurological status
Wound care for surgical sites, pressure injuries, and diabetic wounds
Pre- and post-operative care including patient education, pain management, and mobility assistance
IV therapy (antibiotics, analgesics, blood products, TPN) and management of IVs, central lines, Foley, and NGT
Diabetes management with insulin administration and prevention of hospital-acquired infections

Nurse: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Naga Imaging Center Cooperative (NICC) Doctors Hospital

Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines

11.2018 - 11.2021

Continuous monitoring of neonatal vital signs, oxygen saturation, and growth
OG tube feeding, breastfeeding support, and nutritional assessment
Peripheral IV insertion; administration of IV fluids, antibiotics, and phototherapy
Ventilator and non-invasive respiratory support (CPAP/BiPAP) with endotracheal suctioning
Thermoregulation and incubator care; delivery attendance and neonatal resuscitation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bicol University

Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines

03.2018

Certification

Licensed U.S. Registered Nurse
Licensed Philippine Registered Nurse
BLS & ACLS- AHA (Active)

Timeline

Nurse: Medical Intermediate Care Unit

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

10.2025 - Current

Nurse: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Tanchuling General Hospital

07.2023 - 07.2025

Nurse: Medical-Surgical Ward

Tanchuling General Hospital

11.2021 - 06.2023

Nurse: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Naga Imaging Center Cooperative (NICC) Doctors Hospital

11.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bicol University