Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Maryoris Castañeda Cortes

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Bilingual Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in New York State with over 13 years of diverse nursing experience including acute care, cardiovascular, bariatric surgery and post-operative nursing, as well as over 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on enteral nutrition specially in oncology. Demonstrated ability to educate patients and clinicians also, successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Open to relocation and visa sponsorship. Willing to initiate the VisaScreen certification process.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Nurse

Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
07.2023 - Current
  • Supported clinical care in a hospital setting including hygiene, mobility, and patient monitoring.
  • Assisted with documentation and communication under supervision of RNs.
  • Contributed to quality care and infection control standards.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.

Personal Care Worker

Opal Aged Care
Melbourne, Australia
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living.
  • Monitored health status changes and reported to nursing staff.
  • Promoted dignity and emotional support among elderly residents.

Sales Representative – Enteral Nutrition

Boydorr SAS
Bogotá, Colombia
11.2018 - 06.2023
  • Promoted enteral nutrition systems (including pumps, tubes, and accessories) in public and private hospitals.
  • Managed and grew a portfolio of key accounts, establishing trusted relationships with healthcare professionals.
  • Increased market share by 5% in the oncology line and reduced enteral tube feeding incident rates by 10%.
  • Supported after-sales activities and provided training on proper product use to improve patient outcomes.

Cardiovascular Nurse

Instituto Corazón de Bucaramanga
Bogotá, Colombia
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Provided post-surgical care for cardiovascular patients.
  • Educated families on recovery and care procedures.
  • Administered cardiovascular medications and monitored patient responses.
  • Educated patients on heart health and post-operative care procedures.

Project Nurse Manager

GRAMMO
Bogotá, Colombia
05.2016 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated surgical patient education and IPS authorizations.
  • Developed patient care plans for bariatric procedures.
  • Managed patient care operations to enhance service delivery and efficiency.

Nurse – Cardiovascular Unit

Fundación Abood Shaio
Bogotá, Colombia
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Monitored patients post-intervention, and performed vascular procedures.
  • Trained staff in safety and clinical techniques.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.

Education

Certificate IV - Marketing and Communication

Greystone College
Melbourne
01.2024

Diploma - Occupational Health Management

Rosario University
Bogotá, Colombia
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sabana University
Bogotá, Colombia
01.2009

Skills

  • Healthcare relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient assessment
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), New York State, License #996819 – Issued: 2025-07-21
  • CPR Certificate – Australian Resuscitation Council (2023)
  • Applied Nutrition in Oncology – CELAN, Bogotá, Colombia (2022)

Languages

English & Spanish

Affiliations

  • Passionate long-distance runner; complete the Melbourne Half Marathon 2025 in 1:47 and currently training for the full Melbourne Marathon in October 2025, demonstrating dedication, discipline and goal-oriented focus.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Nurse

Alfred Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Personal Care Worker

Opal Aged Care
07.2023 - Current

Sales Representative – Enteral Nutrition

Boydorr SAS
11.2018 - 06.2023

Cardiovascular Nurse

Instituto Corazón de Bucaramanga
09.2016 - 10.2018

Project Nurse Manager

GRAMMO
05.2016 - 01.2018

Nurse – Cardiovascular Unit

Fundación Abood Shaio
05.2014 - 05.2016

Certificate IV - Marketing and Communication

Greystone College

Diploma - Occupational Health Management

Rosario University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sabana University

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