GLENDA COTRO
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OBJECTIVE
EXPERIENCE
Experienced nursing professional offering high quality care with skills, knowledge and positive attitude. Looking for a nursing position where I can use my various skills, knowledge and my passion to care for others.
Staff Nurse, Nursing Home/ Sterile process department float pool Sanatorio Adventista del Plata – Entre Ríos, Argentina 09/2017 – 10/2023
Performed basic medical surgical nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and assisted patient with daily care and activities.
Administered medications via oral, IV, injections and monitored responses. Maintained nursing records updated.
Performed basic sterile processing duties: decontaminating and processing surgical instruments for the OR and nursing department.
Operating specialized equipment using different methods to sterilize surgical material.
Staff Nurse, Medical surgical Unit Alameda Health Systems, Alameda, CA 01/2007 – 11/2016
Performed basic medical surgical nursing interventions such as passing medications, wound care, IV therapies and general patient care.
I was part of the wound care team, assessing and implementing patient’s wound care orders. Evaluated response to treatments.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
SKILLS
EDUCATION
Ability to work as a team member.
Advanced Wound Care knowledge.
Strong Critical Thinking and judgement.
Compassionate and Caring attitude.
Detailed oriented and ability to work under pressure.
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
BACHERLORS OF SCIENCE NURSING
CALIFORNIA RN LICENSE 689358
PROFESIONAL REFERENCES
Jennifer Dizon RN Alameda Hospital, Alameda CA
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Paramjit Kaur RN Kaiser Permanente, Oakland CA
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