Engy Cardenas
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, excelling in trauma, respiratory, surgical, and transplant nursing. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication, respectful attitude, excellent customer service, and teamwork. Adept at managing complex cases while fostering trust with patients and families. Committed to delivering culturally competent care and proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed surgical patients recovering from colorectal, gynecology-oncology, gastrointestinal, ortho, cardiothoracic, and neuro surgeries.
- Provide care to post op day one renal transplant patients.
- Provided skilled and timely care to critically ill trauma, sepsis, and DKA.
- Cared for respiratory failure patients with high oxygen demands ranging from maxed out on high flow, BiPAP to tracheostomy patients.
- Skillfully manage multiple drips, lines and drains.
Nurse Extern
Henrico Doctors Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs, blood sugars, EKG, bladder scans, and reported any changes to the nursing staff.
- Enhanced patient care quality by assisting nurses with phlebotomy, IVs, straight catheter, wound, and tracheostomy care.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes, reducing wait times and administrative burden.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working seamlessly across various clinical units based on staffing needs or volume fluctuations within the hospital setting.
- Provided emotional support to family members during critical situations, fostering trust and open communication among caregivers, patients, and families.
Education
Nursing
ECPI University
Richmond, VA04-2024
Skills
- Surgical preparation
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Trauma nursing
- Transplant nursing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Culturally competent care
Accomplishments
- Fulfilled the responsibilities of a charge nurse on a 12-bed Progressive Care Unit
- Won Nurse Extern of the year award for delivering compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Henrico Doctors Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2024
Nursing
ECPI University
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