Maria Maldonado
Reno
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with nearly 10 years of clinical experience, including 8 years in medical-surgical nursing with a focus on neurosurgery and orthopedic patients. Currently serving in a Transfer Center and Virtual Care role, coordinating patient care transitions and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Known for strong communication, multitasking, and delivering patient-centered care. Seeking to transition into hospice nursing to provide empathetic, end-of-life care to patients and family.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Transfer Center and Virtual Care
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing patient transfers by facilitating effective communication between providers, care teams, and facilities to ensure optimal care and seamless patient flow within the healthcare system
- Occasionally serve as Charge RN, using acute care experience to guide appropriate placement and support patient flow
- Provide virtual nursing support through patient rounding, assist with admissions and discharges, and deliver patient education while collaborating with care teams to ensure safe, coordinated care
Registered Nurse-Ortho Spine Unit
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno
10.2016 - 11.2024
- Delivered direct patient care to diverse populations, including post-operative neuro and orthopedic patients, trauma, behavioral health, and end-of-life (comfort care) patients.
- Assessed, monitored, and managed acute and chronic conditions
- Administered medications, treatments, and interventions safely and effectively
- Provided hands-on support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, feeding, mobility assistance, and personal hygiene, promoting patient comfort, dignity, and recovery
- Served as Charge Nurse, overseeing the unit workflow, patient assignments, and staff support
- Precepted and mentored new nurses, providing guidance, education, and clinical support
- Managed multiple patients in a fast-paced hospital environment while maintaining high standards of compassionate, quality care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Reno, NV08-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Multicultural competence
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Mobility assistance
- Wound care
- Effective communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Palliative and pain management
Certification
- RN-Nevada
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Transfer Center and Virtual Care
Renown Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Ortho Spine Unit
Renown Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College