Summary
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Education
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Certification
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Amanda Cardenas BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC

Tulare

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented registered nurse with extensive experience in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Certified in both CCRN and CSC, demonstrating a strong commitment to clinical excellence, and ongoing education to enhance critical care practice. Known for interdisciplinary collaboration, attention to detail, and delivering safe, evidence-based care. Dedicated to continual growth and improving patient outcomes through advanced training and professional development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, CVICU

Century Health Staffing
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide critical post-operative care for patients recovering from CABG, valve replacements, and robotic MVRs.
  • Manage vasoactive drips (e.g., norepinephrine, milrinone, epinephrine) to maintain cardiac output and systemic perfusion.
  • Perform frequent, detailed assessments to detect early signs of complications, such as cardiac tamponade, bleeding, or arrhythmias.
  • Participated in professional organizations and continued education to improve practice knowledge and skills.

REGISTERED NURSE, CVICU

Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Provide immediate recovery for patients after open-heart procedures and off-pump CABG.
  • Monitor and interpret hemodynamic parameters, including arterial lines, central lines, and PA catheters, to guide clinical decision-making.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary rounds by providing updates on patient status and progress toward goals.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, central line insertion, chest tube insertion, intubation, and cardioversion.
  • Precepted new hires and evaluated progress toward meeting goals outlined in their individualized training plans.

STUDENT NURSE INTERN - CVICU

Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments provided by observing changes in the condition of the patient.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, visitors, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.

STUDENT NURSE ASSISTANT - FLOAT POOL

Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Answer patient call lights in a timely manner, and assist the patient with ADLs.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to licensed staff.

STUDENT ASSISTANT

Smittcamp Alumni House
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Set up for events (weddings, business meetings, alumni events, etc.).
  • Supported administrative staff with various tasks, demonstrating the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Greeted visitors to the office, providing excellent customer service, and communication abilities.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Fresno
05.2022

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

TULARE UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Tulare
06.2017

Skills

  • Intra-aortic balloon pump
  • Impella
  • Open Heart Recovery
  • SLED (sustained low-efficiency dialysis and blood volume monitoring)
  • Advanced Temporary Pacing (epicardial/transvenous)

Certification

Registered Nurse #95294545

CCRN

CSC

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, CVICU

Century Health Staffing
08.2024 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE, CVICU

Kaweah Health Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2025

STUDENT NURSE INTERN - CVICU

Kaweah Health Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022

STUDENT NURSE ASSISTANT - FLOAT POOL

Kaweah Health Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2021

STUDENT ASSISTANT

Smittcamp Alumni House
08.2017 - 05.2020

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

TULARE UNION HIGH SCHOOL

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