Isabel Cardona, BSN RN
Huntsville
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused Bilingual Registered Nurse with experience in care coordination, patient advocacy, chronic disease management, and healthcare navigation. Skilled in educating diverse patient populations, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and improving patient outcomes through culturally competent communication in English and Spanish. Experienced with telehealth platforms, EMR systems, and remote patient support. Strong ability to build trust, resolve barriers to care, and guide patients through complex healthcare systems in remote environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Nurse Navigator/Call Center Nurse
AssistRX
Overland Park, KS
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinate care plans for patients with chronic and complex medical conditions across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provide telephonic and virtual patient education in English and Spanish regarding medications, treatment plans, and preventive care.
- Assist patients with appointment scheduling, referrals, and healthcare resource navigation.
- Monitor patient progress, identify barriers to care, and collaborate with providers to improve health outcomes.
- Document patient interactions, assessments, and care plans accurately within EMR systems.
- Support high patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and timely follow-up.
- Conduct medication reconciliation and reinforce adherence to treatment protocols.
- Facilitate transitions of care following hospital discharge to support continuity of care.
Pediatric Home Health RN
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Willis, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, perform assessments, and provide treatments in accordance with the child’s care plan.
- Collaborate with pediatricians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive care plan is developed and followed.
- Teach families and caregivers how to manage the child’s health condition, including medication administration, and use of medical equipment.
- Continuously monitor the child’s physical and emotional progress, documenting observations and any changes in condition.
- Prepared to handle medical emergencies and provide life-saving interventions if necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including progress notes, treatments, and any issues encountered.
- Advocate for the child’s needs, ensuring that they have access to necessary resources and services.
- Offer emotional support to families, addressing concerns and providing reassurance during difficult times.
- Make necessary adjustments to care plans as the child’s condition changes.
- Ensure that all care complies with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, as well as company policies.
Registered Nurse
North Houston Cancer Clinics
Huntsville, TX
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Verify chemotherapy regimen and administer according to physician orders while following ONS guidelines and company policy and procedure.
- Assess and clinically evaluate patients before administering and during chemotherapy and various other treatments.
- Educate patients regarding their treatment regimen and obtain consent before beginning treatment.
- Access central and peripheral IV lines.
- Handle emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner.
- Perform proper delegation and supervision.
- Utilize therapeutic communication to establish and maintain a bond that fosters personal awareness and insight, trust, respect, safety, authenticity, acceptance, empathy, and collaborative agreement.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Houston
Houston, TX08-2023
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Lone Star Community College
The Woodlands, TX12-2020
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Brightwood College
Houston, TX01-2016
Skills
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
- Nurse Navigation
- Care Coordination
- Telehealth & Remote Patient Support
- Patient Education
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- EMR/EHR Documentation
- Medication Reconciliation
- Insurance & Referral Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
Licensure
- Registered Nurse, Texas (Active)
- Multistate Compact RN License (Active)
Certification
- Certificate of Telehealth Communication Skills Proficiency
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Bilingual Nurse Navigator/Call Center Nurse
AssistRX
01.2025 - Current
Pediatric Home Health RN
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Houston Cancer Clinics
11.2023 - 11.2024
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Lone Star Community College
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Brightwood College
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Houston