2939 North Sunrock Lane

Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 861-5055 cb881154@westpost.net
Bettina Lopez-Cardenas
Professional Objective
Integrate competencies in critical thinking, communication,
evidence-based decision making, and technical skills in the practice
of nursing across diverse health care environments.
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science
Excelsior College

Associates of Science in Nursing

University of Phoenix
Masters of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner
concentration
Graduation June 2011
Qualifications
Registered Nurse by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, License:
102120
Certificated in ACLS exp Jan 2011, and CPR exp May 2012
Computer background: Electronic Medical Records, Cerner, Microsoft
Office Word, Power Point, and Excel Spreadsheet proficient.
Experience
2006- Present Carondelet Health Care, Tucson, AZ

Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN)

* Possess the flexibility and experience to float in over 9
different units in 4 different hospitals including ER, Ortho,
Med-Surg, Rehab, Telemetry, Step Down, Mom/Baby, Postpartum, Wound
Care, and Psych.
* Strong specialty experience working in high pressure, 30+ bed unit
ER
* Strong interpersonal communication skills with educating patients
and family members as well as interactions with providers and
colleagues.
2005-2006 Iasis Corporation, Phoenix, AZ
Registered Nurse (RN)
 * Clinical charge nurse supervising acute and sub-acute units with
special emphasis in cardiac care.
* Solid foundational competencies in administering medications per
doctor's order, providing patient education, collect data, and
analyzing and recording changes in patient status in an acute
setting.
* Planning and implementation of the nursing care needs of patient
pre-operative and post-operative.
* Extensive work experience in ER, Postpartum, Med-Surg, Rehab, and
Telemetry
2002-2005 Snap Quality Professionals, Cottonwood, AZ
Registered Nurse (RN)
* Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and
implementing appropriate intervention.
* Proven record of reliability and responsibility as well as ability
to remain calm and successfully manage stressful situations.
* Resourceful problem-solver capable of implementing solutions to
complex problems.
* Proficient work experience in ER, Postpartum, Med-Surg, Rehab, and
Telemetry
1995-2002 Health Temp, Tucson AZ
Registered Nurse (RN)
* Responsible for the close monitoring of patient's pre and post
operative nursing care
* Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied
situations.
* Strong working experience in Ortho, Med-Surg, Rehab, and Telemetry
References: Available upon Request