Ashley Cantu
San Antonio,TX
Summary
New graduate nurse with hands on experience in high acuity settings, including intensive care unit rotations. Possesses a strong ability to recognize patient deterioration, prioritizing critical needs, and responding effectively in emergent situations. Seeking a new graduate RN position in the Intensive Care Unit to provide safe, evidence based, patient centered care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Baptist Health System
San Antonio, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and monitored for subtle changes in patient condition
- Recognized early signs of deterioration (respiratory distress, altered LOC, abnormal vital signs) and reported promptly
- Participated in care of patients with complex conditions including sepsis, fluid imbalances, and respiratory compromise
- Participated in cardiopulmonary resuscitation events, performing high quality chest compressions and contributing to return of spontaneous circulation
- Monitored cardiac telemetry and reported abnormalities
- Performed sterile insertion of Foley catheters and assisted with NG tube placement and care
- Provided quality care for high acuity patients in an intensive care setting
- Assisted with airway management including suctioning and tracheostomy care
- Administered medications via PO, IM, and IV routes while adhering to the 6 rights of medication administration
Education
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio 05.2026
Associate of Applied Science -
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX12.2024
Skills
- Sepsis Recognition and Early Intervention
- Hemodynamic Stability Monitoring
- Airway Management Support
- Foley Catheter Insertion
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion and Management
- Post-Operative & Critical Care Monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & High Quality Chest Compressions
- SBAR Communication
- Clinical Prioritization in a High Acuity Setting
- Trend Analysis of Vital Signs and Laboratory Values
- Recognition of Patient Deterioration & Escalation of Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Student Nurse
Baptist Health System
01.2025 - Current
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
Baptist School of Health Professions
Associate of Applied Science -
Palo Alto College