Yvonne Cordova
Registered Nurse
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY: Professional seeking to utilize the education and work experience obtained thus far in order to contribute to your agency in a manner that will be immeasurable to the patients and the staff. Highly motivated to launch nursing career; future goals include education leading to a Master of Science in Nursing. Backed by a solid work history, reputation as a team player, and passion for helping others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Practicum
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
04.2018
- Performed 180 hours of direct patient care while coordinating a patient census of up to three patients, with increasing autonomy
- Responsible for daily assessments for assigned patients including vital signs, medication administration, wound care, PICC line dressing changes, insertion and maintenance of Foley catheters, IV insertion and maintenance, tracheostomy care
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe patient centered-care
- Documented in patient electronic medical records
Clinical
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
01.2017
- Practicum in Neurology, Spring,
- Performed 135 hours of direct patient care while coordinating a patient census of up to 2 patients
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living
- Conducted head to toe assessments of patients
- Interacted with patients and their families to promote a supportive environment
- Documented in patient electronic medical records
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Rio Rancho , NM
12.2020 - Current
- Administered IV fluids, medications, chemotherapy and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
Registered Nurse
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Rio Rancho, NM
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Perform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients
- Administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels
- Perform venipuncture and provide wound care
- Document clinical status, medications, procedures, and patients’ outcomes
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, med/surg procedures and medication
- Precept new hires on unit and hospital policies, clinical skill, and direct patient care
- Participates in hospital performance improvement activities to improve safety and patient outcomes
Patient Care Tech
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Rio Rancho, NM
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Assists the nursing staff with patient duties
- Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight
- Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Assist with ambulation and range of motion
- Report any unusual findings to the nurse
- Perform clinical tasks according to hospital policies
Financial Specialist
State of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Review CE's (consultative exams) ordered by the adjudicative staff for case development and adjudication
- Audit, review and match CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes to exam reports
- Review and match MER (medical evidence reports) to authorizations
- Verify CE’s and MER’s to ensure proper payment for SSA Disability claimants
- Prepare and process over 150+ payments daily
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with State of New Mexico policies and Federal regulations
Accounts Payable Specialist
Lovelace Health System
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Process all incoming PO and Non-PO invoices from the moment an invoice arrives in the mail or AP email through the payment process
- Maintain high level of accuracy while processing 1100+ invoices weekly
- Reconcile vendor statements in a paperless environment
- Create new processes and streamline existing processes for maximum efficiency
- Train new staff members on duties assigned to them such as: scanning invoices into Image Now, using the Import Agent to scan invoices into ImageNow from the AP Email, processing PO invoices & identifying and resolving invoice issues
- Assist with special projects, including requests made by the facilities, AP manager or the AP coordinators
- Create, edit and maintain S.O.P’s and job guidelines for all duties and procedures and publish on shared drive.
Tax Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Cantrell CPA, PC
Albuquerque, NM
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Process tax returns, including electronic filing, and maintain paperless/electronic office systems
- Manage front office functions to support the CPA/Owner, and staff accountants of 4
- Provides information by answering questions and requests
- Scheduled and managed appointments for CPA’s and staff accountants
- Prepare and process Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and weekly deposits
- Managed and maintained all tax client files electronically
- Maintain/run office in owner’s absence
Education
A.A.S - Nursing
05.2017 - 08.2018
A.S - Pre-Health Sciences/Pre
CNM
08.2014 - 12.2016
A.A - Liberal Arts
CNM
08.2014 - 12.2016
A.A.S - Integrated Studies
CNM
08.2012 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI 01.2022 - Current
Skills
Ability to Multi-task and Work in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentKronos, SHARE, Lawson, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Proseries, and ImageNow
Direct Patient Care
Chronic disease management
Patient Management
Pulse oximetry tracking
Inpatient care
Outpatient care
EMR / EHR
Maintaining nutrition
Patient Assessments
Timeline
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
01.2022 - Current
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - 12.2020
Patient Care Tech
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical Practicum
Presbyterian Hospital
04.2018
A.A.S - Nursing
05.2017 - 08.2018
Clinical
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2017
A.S - Pre-Health Sciences/Pre
CNM
08.2014 - 12.2016
A.A - Liberal Arts
CNM
08.2014 - 12.2016
Financial Specialist
State of New Mexico
05.2014 - 05.2016
A.A.S - Integrated Studies
CNM
08.2012 - 08.2016
Accounts Payable Specialist
Lovelace Health System
06.2012 - 05.2014
Tax Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Cantrell CPA, PC
10.2010 - 06.2012