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Karena Cabotaje

@karenacabotaje

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Compassionate registered nurse dedicated to exceptional patient care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values teamwork, offers growth opportunities, and allows me to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland School of Nursing, graduated in December 2018. Currently, I work at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Neuroscience Unit, where I provide specialized care to patients with diverse medical needs. My experience spans various healthcare settings, including travel nursing roles in neuroscience, orthopedics, and acute medicine, where I have honed my skills in patient assessment, care planning, and emergency response.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, developed nursing care plans, and participated in evidence-based projects to enhance care delivery. I am proficient in administering medications, managing complex patient needs, and utilizing electronic medical records systems like Epic and Cerner. My commitment to continuous learning is evident through my participation in supplementary classes and training programs, ensuring I stay updated with best practices in nursing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

STA Nurse

Current

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Provided specialized nursing care in the Neuroscience Unit, Float Pool, and MS/Telemetry, managing diverse patient complaints and morbidities. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and responded to emergencies.

Patient Care Neuroscience Telemetry

Travel Nurse/STA Nurse

Bayview Medical Center

Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Delivered comprehensive nursing care as a Travel Nurse/STA Nurse in Neuroscience and Float Pool. Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients, ensuring adherence to care plans and hospital policies.

Neuroscience

Orthopedics Travel Nurse

Sentara Princess Anne

May 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)

Provided specialized orthopedic nursing care as a Travel Nurse. Managed patient needs, administered medications, and performed wound care.

Stroke Travel Nurse

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Jan 2021 - May 2021 (4 months)

Focused on stroke patient care as a Travel Nurse, ensuring timely and pertinent goals for patient improvement. Managed IV access, blood draws, and various tube assessments.

IV Access Blood Draws Tube Management Patient Controlled Analgesia

Covid-19 Labor Float Pool Clinical Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital

Apr 2020 - May 2020 (1 month)

Provided direct patient care for COVID-19 patients, floating to various units as needed during the pandemic. Utilized Cerner Bridge Electronic Medical Record for patient documentation.

Float Pool PPE Donning Doffing

Clinical Nurse

University of Maryland Medical Center

Apr 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Provided acute medicine and COVID-19 clinical nursing care, including population-specific and age-specific care. Coordinated and participated in an Evidence-Based project through the hospital's Nurse Residency Program.

Evidence Based Programs Ostomy Care

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Completed a comprehensive nursing program, gaining expertise in patient care, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Developed skills in various medical procedures and patient education.