DIANA CARDENAS, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
A: Batavia, IL 60510 P: 630-***-**** E: *****.************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Bilingual family nurse practitioner with 10+ years of healthcare experience; adept at providing tailored patient treatment and education by leveraging strong clinical judgement, compassion, and time management skills EXPERIENCE
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT OCTOBER 2020 - MARCH 2022
Successfully completed 720 hours of clinical work in primary care, women’s health, pediatrics, family health, adult, and gerontology
Performed comprehensive history and physical exams for a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions including upper respiratory illnesses, hypertension, urinary tract infections, dermatological conditions, weight management, diabetes, and mental health disorders
Applied critical thinking in developing differential diagnoses, treatment plans, and performing direct patient care
Analyzed and interpreted labs, ordered appropriate diagnostics, performed therapeutic modalities, and prescribed medications across various patient demographics
Provided thorough patient education on managing health conditions while addressing disease prevention and healthful behaviors
Tailored treatment, instruction, and education to accommodate patient age and cultural background
Initiated referrals to collaborating physician for issues exceeding the nurse practitioner scope of practice
Accurately documented patient history, physical assessments, referrals, and lab follow-ups in EMR AMITA REGISTERED NURSE AUGUST 2016 - DECEMBER 2021
Provided direct medical management, performed laboratory interpretation, and coordinated care for postpartum patients and newborns
Responsible for postoperative care, procedural consents, incision care, and discharge planning
Performed extensive physical assessments, monitoring, and evaluation of postoperative patients and newborns
Coordinated care with other providers and specialists to ensure delivery of quality care
Built positive relationships with patients, family members and interdisciplinary team
Provided education for postpartum care including breastfeeding, newborn care, nutrition, diabetes, preeclampsia, DVT, and medication management
Proficient in multiple procedures including insertion/removal of IVs and foley catheters, safe insulin administration, incision care, injections, and intravenous therapy CLARE OAKS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY CNA 2011 - 2015 ALEXIAN VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING CNA 2010 – 2011 EDUCATION Olivet Nazarene University MSN-FNP April 2022 GPA 3.9 Purdue University BSN March 2018 GPA 3.8
Elgin Community College ADN May 2016 GPA 3.8 LICENSES /
CERTIFCATIONS
ANCC Certification Pending APRN license in Illinois Active RN license in Illinois Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) CPR Certified through American Heart Association SKILLS &
SOFTWARES
Bilingual - Spanish/English EMR proficiency Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Outlook Thrive in fast paced environments