Alexandra Cantu
Temple,TX
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated LVN with over 12 years of diverse experience in pediatric, geriatric, rehabilitative, and acute care settings. Demonstrates strong clinical skills and a proven track record in nursing facilities and home health services. Recognized for a proactive approach and exceptional organizational abilities, fostering a passionate commitment to patient care. Consistently praised by patients, families, and supervising clinical directors for delivering high-quality nursing support. Proficient in addressing patient needs with compassion and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring maximum satisfaction, safety, and wellness for individuals from all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty LVN
Care Options For Kids
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, respirations and oxygen and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
Private Duty LVN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
04.2023 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from patients.
- Educated caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, respirations and oxygen and recorded in electronic medical records.
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ageless Living Home Health
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Educated caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and respirations and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
LVN
Ageless Living Homecare
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed assessments, administered medications of pediatric patients. Care to include trach, vent and g-tube care.
LVN
Ability HomeCare
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed assessments, medication management, and skilled nursing care including Diabetic assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and catheterizations.
- Prepare, administer and appropriately document actions taken to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Observe record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to RN.
- Performed indwelling/Suprapubic catheter changes
LVN
HomeCare Dimensions
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed assessments, medication management, and skilled nursing care.
- Performed basic wound care as ordered
- Performed indwelling/Suprapubic catheter changes
LVN
Alegre Home Health
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Manages the care of a group of clients within the home health setting. Performed assessments, medication management, and skilled nursing care.
- Performed basic wound care as ordered
- Performed indwelling/Suprapubic catheter changes
LVN
A Plus Family Care
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered exceptional patient care for up to 5 patients daily with needs ranging from teaching/medication management to wound care. Independently scheduled and made visits to patient’s home.
- PICC Line Care and maintenance with IV therapy.
- Evaluated effectiveness of teaching for all clients after providing education.
- Ensure all medications were present and assessed in refilling mediations and carried out any new orders.
- Prepare, administer and appropriately document actions taken to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Observe record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to RN.
LVN
AmeriCare In Home Care
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsible for managing the care of a group of clients within the home health setting. Performed assessments, disease instruction and review, medication management, and skilled nursing care including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), IV therapy, and catheterizations.
- Traveled to client’s home throughout the week to evaluate and ensure wellness.
- Electronically documented all findings in the system, sent reports to case managers; Contacted doctor’s with abnormal findings and carried out any new orders.
- Prepare, administer and appropriately document actions taken to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Observe record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to RN.
- Performed basic wound care/wound vac as ordered
- Performed Bowel & Bladder Training, Colostomy care, Catheter/Suprapubic changes
LVN
Ensign: Legend Oaks West
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted frequent rounds to check on residents and evaluated effectiveness of care delivered.
- Monitored status of all clients while administering medication.
- Able to facilitate positive relationships with a wide range of patients, physicians, nurses and other members of the medical community.
- Consistently commended for organization, efficiency, priority management, and communication skills.
LVN
Ensign: Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Worked cohesively with multiple aids, to provide the highest level of nursing care to all residents. Explained procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation and understanding.
LVN
Brit-Tex Nursing Services
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided 10 to 12-hour shifts of continuous nursing/personal care to pediatric/adult patients.
- Administered meds and nutrition via G-button
- Administered respiratory treatments via trach, nebulizer, IPV
- Performed trach care, suctioning and connected/disconnected to vent per schedule
- Performed daily assessments and documented all care and treatments
- Vent and Trach Certified
- Credited with careful attention to detail, strong critical thinking skills, and positively influencing patient care through team collaboration.
Education
LVN - Nursing
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX01.2012
Skills
- Incontinence care proficiency
- Skilled in using Axxess, Kinnser, Kantime, and CubHub software
- Post-surgical care
- Seizure response coordination
- Catheter management
- Proficient in ventilator operation
- Patient oxygen management
- Experience with gastrostomy devices
- Operating feeding pumps
- Tracheostomy care expertise
- Thorough patient record management
Certification
- LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Texas Expires August 2023 License #310099
- BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association Expires September 2023
Timeline
Private Duty LVN
Care Options For Kids
06.2024 - Current
Private Duty LVN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
04.2023 - Current
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ageless Living Home Health
08.2021 - 12.2023
LVN
Ageless Living Homecare
08.2021 - 09.2022
LVN
Ability HomeCare
11.2020 - 10.2021
LVN
HomeCare Dimensions
07.2019 - 11.2019
LVN
Alegre Home Health
11.2018 - 05.2019
LVN
A Plus Family Care
07.2017 - 01.2018
LVN
AmeriCare In Home Care
10.2016 - 07.2017
LVN
Ensign: Legend Oaks West
06.2016 - 11.2016
LVN
Ensign: Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2016 - 05.2016
LVN
Brit-Tex Nursing Services
04.2013 - 05.2015
LVN - Nursing
St. Philip's College
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