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Roanne Nicole Cortez

Fayetteville

Summary

Driven and hardworking nursing professional with 8+ years of diverse nursing experience in direct patient care offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Highly motivated, team-oriented healthcare provider with a deep compassion for the underserved. Experience in medication management, monitoring treatment response, and performing crisis and risk assessments. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary providers and ensuring accurate, compliant EMR documentation. Committed to delivering culturally sensitive, quality-focused, efficient, and safety-prioritized health care to varying patient populations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
  • Adapt quickly to varying unit needs including med-surg, women's health, multi-system progressive care, telemetry, psychiatric units, and rehab units to ensure high-quality patient care across the varying acute inpatient hospital units.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Administered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and enhance patient outcomes.

Travel Nurse

First Health Moore Regional Internal Staffing Agency
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed critically ill patients and supporting life-saving interventions in a high-acuity Cardiac Step Down unit.
  • Management of titrating vasoactive drips and hemodynamic monitoring to maintain patient stability and guide rapid clinical clinical decision-making.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients and to implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Assessed patients continuously for subtle changes in medical conditions to ensure early recognition and early intervention to prevent emerging complications.

Travel Nurse

Wakemed Internal Staffing Agency
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus ER Holding Unit/ PCU and WakeMed Cary Campus Observation Unit.
  • Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings, adapting to various medical needs and environments.
  • Monitored and documented patient vital signs, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to healthcare providers.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge instructions for improved outcomes.

Travel Nurse

Wellspring Nurse Source Travel Nurse Agency
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • UNC REX Hospital: Pulmonary & Renal Step Down Unit
  • Managed critically ill patients and provided life-saving interventions in a high-acuity step down unit to patients primarily with a pulmonary and renal related health problems.
  • Provided various evidence-based interventions to critically ill patients including titration of vasoactive drips, insulin drips, managing critically ill and ventilated patients, and peritoneal dialysis management.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Womack Army Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Adapted quickly to varying acute inpatient hospital needs including med-surg, women's health, postpartum, telemetry, and stepdown units to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care within the military hospital setting.
  • Evaluate patient conditions, administer medications, and monitor changes to support safe, evidence-based interventions.
  • Respond efficiently to fluctuating acuity demands, ensuring consistent coverage and continuity of care throughout the military hospital settings.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and reduce hospital readmission rates.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2022
  • Adapted quickly to various inpatient hospital unit nursing needs including med-surg, multi-system stepdown units, women's health, telemetry, rehab, stroke, and psychiatric units to ensure high-quality care across the various inpatient settings.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, medication administration, and monitor changes to support safe, evidence-based interventions.
  • Respond efficiently to fluctuating acuity demands, ensuring consistent coverage and continuity of care throughout the medical center.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering informed decision-making.

Staff Registered Nurse

Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Multi-system Progressive Care Unit/Intermediate Step Down
  • Worked as a full-time/variable staff RN, providing care to variable patient care needs on a Multi-system patient care level including various medication drips i.e. insulin and cardiac drips, continuous bladder irrigation, ventilator patients, CPAP/Bipap/HFNC monitoring, and telemetry patients.
  • Partnered with intensivists and interdisciplinary teams to design and implement evidence-based care plans.
  • Assessed patients continuously for subtle changes in condition, ensuring early recognition of emerging complications.

Nurse Practitioner Student

North Whiteville Family Practice
10.2025 - 12.2025
  • 180 Clinical Hours- Primary Care
  • Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
  • Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, and birth control methods.
  • Used Athena Health to document over 25 patient visits daily.

Nurse Practitioner Student

Leesburg Pediatrics
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • 180 Clinical Hours-Pediatrics Clinical Rotation
  • Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
  • Assisted emergency personnel in escalated cases by engaging in life support treatments and resuscitation.
  • Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
  • Processed lab tests for influenza, strep and urinary tract infections.

Nurse Practitioner Student

First Health Moore Regional Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • 180 Clinical Hours Women's Health Clinical Rotation
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
  • Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.

Nurse Practitioner Student

Southern Regional AHEC
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • 180 Clinical Hours
  • Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
  • Assisted physician in office procedures and minor surgeries.
  • Conducted physical exams and health screenings.

Nurse Practitioner Student

Harborview Lumberton
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • 60 Clinical Hours
  • Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
  • Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.

Education

Masters of Science - Nursing- FNP

South University
GA
01.2026

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida
FL
01.2020

Associates of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
01.2018

Skills

  • Direct patient care and assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Crisis Assessment
  • Safety Planning
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Relevant Clinical Experience

Primary Care Rotation- 180 Clinical Hours

  • North Whiteville Family Practice, Whiteville, NC
  • October 2025-January 2026
  • Evaluated and provided direct patient care within the primary care setting including focused history and physical, physical examinations, ordering and interpreting of appropriate diagnostic tests for various medical conditions. Developed diagnosis and treatment plans. Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health across the life-span.
  • Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, birth control methods, and medication management.
  • Used Athena Health EMR
  • 20-25 patient visits daily

Pediatrics Rotation- 180 Clinical Hours

  • Leesburg Pediatrics, Leesburg, FL
  • August 2025-October 2025
  • Evaluated and provided direct patient care within the primary care pediatric population including focused history and physical, physical examinations, ordering and interpreting of appropriate ancillary tests for various medical conditions. Developed diagnosis and treatment plans within the pediatric population.
  • Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist pediatric patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
  • Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
  • Processed lab tests for influenza, strep, and urinary tract infections.
  • Average of 15-20 patient visits daily

Women's Health Rotation-180 Clinical Hours

  • First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Maternity Assessment Center, Pinehurst NC
  • May 2025-August 2025
  • Evaluated and provided direct patient care primarily within the OB/maternity patient population including focused history and physical, physical examinations, ordering and interpreting of appropriate ancillary tests for the condition and diagnosis and treatment of patients within the maternity setting.
  • Utilized EPIC EMR Charting System
  • Saw an average of 10-15 patients daily

Family Health Rotation: Adults & Gerontology-180 Clinical Hours

  • Southern Regional AHEC, Fayetteville, NC
  • March 2025-May 2025
  • Evaluated and provided direct patient care within the primary care setting including focused history and physical, physical examinations, ordering and interpreting of appropriate ancillary tests for various medical conditions. Developed diagnosis and treatment plans within the adult & gerontology population. Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health across the life-span.
  • Utilized Athena Health EMR
  • 15-18 patients visits daily

Advanced Health & Physical Assessment Rotation-60 Clinical Hours

  • January 2025-March 2025
  • Evaluated and provided direct patient care to patients within the long-term nursing home setting. Practiced and developed focused history and physical assessment skills, ordering and interpreting of diagnostic tests for various medical conditions. Developed appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Implementation and monitoring of effectiveness of health interventions to optimize health within the long-term care setting.
  • 15-20 patient visits daily

Certification

  • FNP-C (AANP) : Certification # F03260548 (Exp. 03/17/2031)
  • RN License : License # 9487928 ( Florida/Compact State ) (Exp. 04/30/2028)
  • Basic Life Support : AHA (Exp. 10/30/2027)
  • ACLS: AHA (Exp. 10/30/2027)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner Student

North Whiteville Family Practice
10.2025 - 12.2025

Nurse Practitioner Student

Leesburg Pediatrics
08.2025 - 10.2025

Nurse Practitioner Student

First Health Moore Regional Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025

Nurse Practitioner Student

Southern Regional AHEC
03.2025 - 05.2025

Nurse Practitioner Student

Harborview Lumberton
01.2025 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
11.2024 - Current

Travel Nurse

First Health Moore Regional Internal Staffing Agency
07.2024 - 10.2024

Travel Nurse

Wakemed Internal Staffing Agency
07.2023 - 07.2024

Travel Nurse

Wellspring Nurse Source Travel Nurse Agency
02.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Womack Army Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2022

Staff Registered Nurse

Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
07.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida

Masters of Science - Nursing- FNP

South University

Associates of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Roanne Nicole Cortez