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HELENE CARDENAS

North Haven,CT

Summary

Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with the critical care team. Dedicated to delivering and providing the best patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit

Yale New Haven Hospital
06.2007 - Current
  • Administered patient care, including medication management and vital signs monitoring.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient vitals and responded promptly to changes in condition.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in high-acuity settings.
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering a culture of continuous learning and support.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced medical intensive care environment.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Med-Surg Unit

ELMHURST HOSPITAL
05.2005 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse/Dialysis Nurse

SOUTH QUEENS DIALYSIS CENTER
11.2004 - 04.2005

Licensed Practical Nurse

ELMHURST HOSPITAL
02.2004 - 11.2004
  • Surgical Sub-Specialty Ambulatory Care

Phlebotomist

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
09.2002 - 02.2004

Patient Care Associate/Med-Surg Unit

JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.1997 - 07.2002

Dental Assistant

MARIA VICTORIA SEBASTIAN, DDS
05.1997 - 12.1997

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

HELENE FULD COLLEGE OF NURSING
New York, NY
04.2007

Nursing

MANILA DOCTORS COLLEGE
Manila, Philippines
1996

High School -

COLEGIO DE STA. CATALINA DE SENA
Laguna, Philippines
1994

Skills

  • BLS Certification
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Bed Charge/Clinical Charge Role
  • Clinical Nurse Transition Coach Role
  • Preceptor-New Grads/Experienced Nurses
  • RRT/SWAT Team Helping Hand Role

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse- License # 275086
  • Certificate in Hemodialysis Training Course

Timeline

Registered Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit

Yale New Haven Hospital
06.2007 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse/Med-Surg Unit

ELMHURST HOSPITAL
05.2005 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse/Dialysis Nurse

SOUTH QUEENS DIALYSIS CENTER
11.2004 - 04.2005

Licensed Practical Nurse

ELMHURST HOSPITAL
02.2004 - 11.2004

Phlebotomist

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
09.2002 - 02.2004

Patient Care Associate/Med-Surg Unit

JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.1997 - 07.2002

Dental Assistant

MARIA VICTORIA SEBASTIAN, DDS
05.1997 - 12.1997

Associate of Science - Nursing

HELENE FULD COLLEGE OF NURSING

Nursing

MANILA DOCTORS COLLEGE

High School -

COLEGIO DE STA. CATALINA DE SENA
HELENE CARDENAS