Lisa Cardenas
Groves
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 15 years of diverse experience in healthcare, including expertise in ER, ICU, Burn, MICU, SICU, NICU, and med-surge units. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional healthcare teams to assess patient conditions, adjust treatment plans, and implement timely interventions. Highly skilled in medication administration and patient education on disease management, consistently prioritizing patient safety and well-being. Committed to delivering compassionate care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IMU/Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Management and care of post op CABG/Heart Cath pts, telemetry floor RN working with 4 pts who are on cardiac monitors with either respiratory issues or cardiac issues. Work with physicians on the plan of care of specialized cardiac assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor cardiac disorders. Responsibilities include performing physical exams and obtaining medical history, monitor vital signs, HR, BP, ECGs. Administering medications and treatments such as cardiac catheterization and surgery, educating families and patients about heart conditions, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications. Skilled in medical equiptmentequipment and procedures, strong critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities. Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology,and pathology.
Charge RN
UTMB/CMC Beaumont Stiles Unit Beaumont, Texas
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Management and care of over 1700 inmates at a maximum security prison. Responsibility for the care and safety of both inmates and employees. Managed care nurses are a specialized healthcare professional who ensures patients receive appropriate, safe, and effective care. Managed care nurses play a vital role in promoting preventive care, managing chronic care conditions, and improving patient outcomes through efficient healthcare delivery. Job duties include coordinating care with medical, dental, xray, infection control, providers and security. Responsible for first line delivery of emergency care in the ER and stablizing patient and assement of severity of trauma. Maintaining and management of the diabetic population while working with providers to keep patient compliant with healthcare while facing challenges with the prison enviroment. Working in managed care is very challanging while rewarding because as a RN our job duties include clinical knowledge, strong assessment skills, management skills, trouble shooting skills while using evidence base practices to help manage blood born viruses, mental illness, cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, and preventing illness through regular screening and maintence of medications and vaccines.
Staff RN/ER
UTMB League City Campus/League City, Tx
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Provide acute care emergency services for Level 3 Stroke center for a 32 bed facility including fast tract, trauma and urgent care patients. TNCC certified, ACLS, PALS, BLS providing care for approximately 20 plus patients a day performing comprehensive assessments, working with ED providers on symptoms, medical history and current health status. Analyzed physician orders thoroughly to verify medication name, dosage, frequency, and route of administration, preventing any errors and emphasizing patient safety
- Initiated appropriate treatment and interventions under the direction of an off-campus physician while monitoring patient conditions and reporting adverse events promptly
Charge RN / Staff RN
PAM Specialty Hospital | Beaumont, TX
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Manage a team of 12 nursing staff members, including delegating daily tasks to ensure maximum staff coverage as per patient needs and workflow demand
- Coordinate seamless intake and discharge activities by obtaining detailed medical histories, overseeing the completion of necessary forms, and determining the appropriate level of care post-discharge
- Review physician orders for the provision of high-quality and coordinated patient care while implementing necessary interventions to drive positive healthcare outcomes
- Resolve general patient complaints by leveraging strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills combined with active listening and emotional intelligence
Registered Nurse
UTMB-CMC | Giddings, TX
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Examined approx. 20 patients daily with physical trauma, ligatures, and self-harm to determine the extent or nature of injuries and stabilize patients for further course of treatment
- Answered approx. 15 sick calls daily, including performing a comprehensive assessment of symptoms, medical history, and current health status to triage patients accordingly
- Analyzed physician orders thoroughly to verify medication name, dosage, frequency, and route of administration, preventing any errors and emphasizing patient safety
- Initiated appropriate treatment and interventions under the direction of an off-campus physician while monitoring patient conditions and reporting adverse events promptly
RN Staff Nurse
St. Marks Hospital | La Grange, TX
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide acute and ER care to approx. 15 patient daily within a 32-bed hospital by conducting health assessments, observing changes in vitals, and developing individualized care plans
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to discuss case requirements, relay changes in conditions, and enable evidence-based treatment planning
- Guide patient and family members regarding medical conditions, lifestyle modifications, safe medication use, and self-care techniques to promote overall wellness
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate medical records by entering vital patient information, including evaluations, care plans, treatments, and interventions while protecting patient confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
St. Marks Hospital | La Grange, TX
02.2015 - 12.2021
- Assessed respiratory status, including breathing patterns, lung function, oxygenation levels, and med-surge and post-op patients daily within a 32-bed facility
- Initiated and managed mechanical ventilation for patients requiring artificial airway support or respiratory failure management to stabilize patients and ensure adequate oxygenation
- Educated patients and their families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, proper inhaler techniques, and self-care measures in a simple and comprehensible manner
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
UTMB | Galveston, TX
09.2009 - 12.2014
- Completed comprehensive respiratory evaluation of approx. 25 patients daily from ER, ICU, BURN, MICU, SICU, NICU, and Med-Surge unit to implement necessary respiratory therapy interventions
- Remained calm and level-headed within high-pressure and fast-paced settings to handle emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or acute respiratory failure by rendering immediate support
- Assured compliance with strict infection control measures and safety protocols during respiratory therapy procedures to prevent further complications and the spread of HAIs
Education
Associate in Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2021
Associate in Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXBachelor's degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix-Bay Area Campus
Clear Lake, TX01.2018
Skills
- Patient Care & Well-being, Health Assessment, Respiratory Therapy, Triage, Team Leadership, Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Infection Control, Aseptic Techniques, Airway Management
- EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, Med Host
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALs Certification
Additional Experience
Cornerstone Healthcare Group | Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Timeline
IMU/Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont, Texas
09.2025 - Current
Charge RN
UTMB/CMC Beaumont Stiles Unit Beaumont, Texas
09.2024 - 09.2025
Staff RN/ER
UTMB League City Campus/League City, Tx
09.2023 - 09.2024
Charge RN / Staff RN
PAM Specialty Hospital | Beaumont, TX
12.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
UTMB-CMC | Giddings, TX
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN Staff Nurse
St. Marks Hospital | La Grange, TX
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
St. Marks Hospital | La Grange, TX
02.2015 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
UTMB | Galveston, TX
09.2009 - 12.2014
Associate in Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lamar University
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix-Bay Area Campus
Associate in Science - Nursing
Excelsior College