Monique Cardenas BSN, RN
Yucca Valley,CA
Summary
Qualified Charge Nurse that offers a positive experience in leadership roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment. Bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practices related to cardiac telemetry nursing care.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals admitted with cardiac arrhythmias.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding complex medical cases involving cardiac telemetry patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Maxim Healthcare
Fontana, CA
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
Teller
Chase Bank
Yucca Valley, CA
02.2012 - 08.2016
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions for compliance purposes.
- Continuously updated knowledge about banking products, services, policies and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CA05-2020
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Patient Safety
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Rapport Building
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Issue Resolution
- Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, California Board of Nursing
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2026
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Desert Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Maxim Healthcare
07.2020 - 11.2020
Teller
Chase Bank
02.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Copper Mountain College