Daja Cordero
Virginia Beach
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing student seeking a Nurse Residency position. Bringing hands-on clinical experience, a strong foundation in patient care, and prior emergency department exposure to deliver high-quality care while advancing my professional nursing career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
NURSING STUDENT
ECPI University
Virginia Beach
08.2023 - Current
- Completed over 500 hours of clinical experience in various settings, including medical-surgical, pediatrics, labor and delivery, and critical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
BUSINESS OWNER
The Zanae Collection
Virginia Beach
01.2021 - Current
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walgreens
Charlotte
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
COOK
PTs Pub
Las Vegas
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Ensured all food items were cooked and presented according to company standards and customer specifications.
- Worked closely with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2025
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care and Sterile Techniques
- EKGs and Phlebotomy
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation
- Effective Communication and Teamwork
Timeline
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Norfolk General Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2024
NURSING STUDENT
ECPI University
08.2023 - Current
BUSINESS OWNER
The Zanae Collection
01.2021 - Current
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walgreens
03.2018 - 04.2019
COOK
PTs Pub
08.2016 - 02.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
ECPI University