Miriam Cardenas
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 3 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. Known for adaptability, team collaboration, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
La Maestra Community Health Centers
09.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care to the underserved population at a FQHC, including routine health assessments, preventive health care, establishing medical diagnoses and treatment for acute and chronic health problems, and order/interpret labs and diagnostic procedures
Registered Nurse
La Maestra Community Health Centers
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Triaged and coordinated the care of pediatric, OB/GYN, and general medicine, conducted health assessments, provided education, promoted health and wellness, administered medications, and assisted in performing outpatient procedures
Registered Nurse
San Diego Unified School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Performed evaluations of the health and development of elementary, middle, and high school students
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Azusa Pacific University
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Registered Nurse)
Azusa Pacific University
03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Diego Christian College
05.2014
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Quality improvement
- Diagnostic testing
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Preparing treatment plans
- Preventive healthcare
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Mentored and precepted nurse practitioner students, providing hands-on clinical training and guidance to enhance their diagnostic and patient care skills.
- Spearheaded initiatives that led to improved scores in key measures such as hypertension control, diabetes management, colon cancer screening, and access to care.
Certification
- California Nurse Practitioner License, 95017976, 04/26
- ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 2021037003, 07/26
- California Registered Nurse License, 95162796, 04/26
- BLS, 44423279-3332, 08/26
Credentials
MSN, FNP-BC
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
La Maestra Community Health Centers
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
La Maestra Community Health Centers
05.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
San Diego Unified School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Registered Nurse)
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Diego Christian College
Masters of Science - Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Azusa Pacific University
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