Austin Kyle Cantilang
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in healthcare, including 5 years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Seeking employment for RN position with a Positive mindset, helpful attitude, and drive to improve lives through efficient patient care. 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Sub-acute Unit
Whittier Pacific Care Center
Whittier, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with Respiratory disease, high blood pressure and Diabetes.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Performed proper tracheostomy care to ventilator and trach patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Hospice Nurse (LVN)
Morecare Hospice And Palliative Care
11770 Warner Ave, Suite 210, Fountain Valley, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections and other medications to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to ensure that emotional and mental, as well as physical needs were met.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided proper symptoms and pain management to imminently dying patients.
- Attended and assisted in Pronunciation of death of demised patients as per Hospice Policy and procedure.
- Provided Proper Post-Mortem care to Demised patients as per Hospice policy and procedure.
- Accurately provided reports to Physicians and Case Managers in order to help formulate a personalized Plan of care for each patient.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER
7716 Pickering Ave, Whittier CA 90602, CA
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
- Provided wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Give specified medication orally, hypodermically, intramuscularly, topically, enterally and subcutaneously
- Charge nurse on Skilled Nursing and Sub-acute floor. Oversaw average of 30 patients per shift.
Direct Care Staff
ELIZABETH HOMES
6287 San Ricardo way, Buena Park, CA 90620
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
CNI College
Orange, CA12.2021
GED -
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA03.2019
Vocational Nursing School Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Angeles Institute
2016
Skills
- Language(s): English/ Tagalog
- Fast Learner
- Able to learn new tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- California Registered Nurse
- Ability to work independently and with team members
- Proficient with Online Charting systems: PointClickCare/ HospiceMD
- Excellent Communication and Customer services skills
Certification
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Sub-acute Unit
Whittier Pacific Care Center
01.2022 - Current
Hospice Nurse (LVN)
Morecare Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER
02.2017 - 01.2019
Direct Care Staff
ELIZABETH HOMES
01.2017 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing
CNI College
GED -
Cerritos College
Vocational Nursing School Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Angeles Institute
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