Shirmane Cordova-Chahu
Jersey City
Summary
Hardworking, devoted, and bilingual nursing graduate with diverse clinical and emergency medical experience. Adept in patient-centered care, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in high-acuity settings such as the Emergency Department, Telemetry, and ICU. Seeking a role in a unit that values continuing education, professional growth, and a supportive team culture.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Paterson
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted in direct patient care and support within a fast-paced unit; prioritizing patient comfort and safety
- Monitor and document vital signs and patient conditions, escalating concern to the RN to ensure timely intervention.
- Perform EKG’s and venipuncture as ordered, contributing to efficient diagnostics and care planning
Emergency Medical Technician
Englewood Health
Englewood
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Responded to 911 calls, providing triage, BLS, and emergency stabilization for patients with trauma, cardiac, and respiratory issues
- Administered life-saving medications including naloxone, aspirin, and epinephrine based on clinical protocols
- Maintained accurate documentation, communicated effectively with patients and collaborated with ED staff to ensure continuity of care.
SBIRT-OEND Research Associate Internship – Research Associate
NYU Langone Health – Emergency Medicine Dept.
New York
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted substance use screenings and delivered brief interventions to at-risk patients in the ED
- Distributed naloxone and provided education on opioid overdose prevention to patients and their families
- Documented findings for clinical research while supporting evidence-based harm reduction strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Jersey City, NJ08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology (B.S.)
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Jersey City, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Collaborative communication with patients and families
- Data documentation and reporting, emergency response strategies
- Team collaboration and support
- Adaptability and flexibility in care delivery
- Time management proficiency
- Reliability in clinical settings
- Decision-making capabilities
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- First Aid
- EKG
- Venipuncture
- PEARS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Elementary
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Englewood Health
10.2022 - 06.2023
SBIRT-OEND Research Associate Internship – Research Associate
NYU Langone Health – Emergency Medicine Dept.
09.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Biology (B.S.)
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
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