Lourdes Cardenas
Vernon,TX
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with eight years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Allscripts and Epic electronic health records.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Cardenas Holistic Healthcare, PLLC
Vernon, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and document patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Manage complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assess and diagnosis patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in timely manner.
- Inform patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Provide comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Provide patients preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
Psych Registered Nurse
North Texas State Hospital
Vernon, TX
11.2012 - 08.2016
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans and adjusted them as needed, ensuring patients received the appropriate level of care.
- Documented patient progress thoroughly and accurately, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
- Decreased the risk of patient self-harm through continuous monitoring and creating a safe environment.
- Administered psychiatric medications accurately and safely, contributing to the stabilization of patients' symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Jackson County Memorial Hospital In Intensive Care
Altus, OK
12.2005 - 08.2015
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, diagnosing, and implementing appropriate interventions for critically ill patients.
- Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adjusting staffing assignments or workload distribution based on changing patient acuity levels, ensuring optimal care delivery at all times.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Promoted effective communication among the interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely updates on patient status and progress.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Implemented advanced life support measures during emergent situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until transfer to higher levels of care if necessary.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
United Regional Health Care
Wichita Falls, TX
10.2000 - 03.2005
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Improved patient outcomes by promptly identifying changes in condition, initiating appropriate interventions, and communicating effectively with physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Managed complex caseloads and coordinated care for patients with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for their needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
South University
Savannah, GA01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX08.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vernon College
Vernon, TX05.2000
Skills
- Acute Health Problems
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Health Problems
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Acute care expertise
- Geriatric Care
- Advanced physical examination
- Women's health exams
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
- Preventive Care
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 04/06/2016 - 04/05/2026
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, 10/18/2000 - 09/30/2025
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, 05/13/2016 - 09/30/2025
Timeline
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Cardenas Holistic Healthcare, PLLC
08.2016 - Current
Psych Registered Nurse
North Texas State Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Jackson County Memorial Hospital In Intensive Care
12.2005 - 08.2015
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
United Regional Health Care
10.2000 - 03.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vernon College