Mayra Cardoza
Homestead,FL
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop, PACU II, Endoscopy, Wound Care, Charge RN
Homestead Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Provide effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborate with members of patients surgeon, anesthesia and surgery team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Prep preop rooms by gathering supplies to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Obtain Proper procedure consent's.
- Provide wound care, Iv infusions to outpatient's and follow physicians written orders and communicate properly with wound care team.
- Responsible for placing new IV's, evaluating current patient IV's and making sure is up to surgery standards.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately document treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN Preop, PACU I (Per-diem)
The Plastic Surgery Institute Of Miami
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Prep patients prior surgical procedures
- IV placement for surgical procedures
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Enhanced patient comfort by administering IV medications and fluids with precision and care.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Baptist Hospital of Miami
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Provide skilled direct nursing care to all patients in various department.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administer oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
ICU Cross Training
Baptist Hospital of Miami
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Training delivered for pandemic response.
- Responsible for ICU patients, delivering assistance for ICU nurse ratio.
- Management of ventilator and various medication drips.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
Medical Assistant/RN Staff Nurse
Dr. Marcos Esquenazi / Miami Kidney Group
11.2008 - 01.2019
- Assist with complete patient care; vitals, lab draw, anemia treatment injections, chart prep, medication refills and prescriptions, etc.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Responsible to discuss illness and treatment plans with patients and family members and provide support when needed and dialysis star up education/preparation
- Assist with new employee training and guide/mentor new employee's with office medical emergencies such as basic life support and interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
RN-BSN - Nursing
Saint Thomas University
Opa-locka, FL05-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Miami Dade College, School Of Nursing
Miami, FL01.2019
Certification
- Advanced cardiovascular life support, exp: 1/2027 eID: 255406775391
- BLS: 12/31/2026 eCredential
- Florida state Nursing license: RN 9512630 exp: 4/30/27
Timeline
RN Preop, PACU I (Per-diem)
The Plastic Surgery Institute Of Miami
02.2022 - 03.2024
Preop, PACU II, Endoscopy, Wound Care, Charge RN
Homestead Hospital
09.2021 - Current
ICU Cross Training
Baptist Hospital of Miami
07.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Baptist Hospital of Miami
01.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant/RN Staff Nurse
Dr. Marcos Esquenazi / Miami Kidney Group
11.2008 - 01.2019
RN-BSN - Nursing
Saint Thomas University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Miami Dade College, School Of Nursing
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