Alejandra Cancino
Riverview,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with career history in long-term, Rehab assisted living facility, home health, and school nursing. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Tampa, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing. Documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations. Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies. Evaluated patient history, complaints, and current symptoms. Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Registered Nurse
Hawthorne Health and Rehab
Brandon, FL
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions. Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information. Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, Treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare Home Health
Brandon, FL
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress. Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to the assigned physician. Provide emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness. Administered medications and injections to patients. Assisted patients in achieving mobility goals through safe transfer techniques, ambulation support, and range of motion exercises.
RN
Bayada Home Health
Tampa, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to inform clinical decision-making.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and company policies for home health care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College of Nursing School
Tampa, FL01.2020
LPN Diploma - undefined
Jersey College of Nursing School
Tampa, FL12.2017
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Performing EKGs
- Delegation and Motivation
- Long-Term Care, Rehab Care
- Geriatric Care, Pediatric Care
- Patient Assessments
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Medications
- Tracheostomy Care, G-tube Care, Catheter Care
- Medication Administration
- Detailed Oriented
Timeline
RN
Bayada Home Health
11.2024 - Current
Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hawthorne Health and Rehab
02.2021 - 02.2022
LPN
Maxim Healthcare Home Health
07.2017 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College of Nursing School
LPN Diploma - undefined
Jersey College of Nursing School