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Cynthia Antunez

Ottumwa,Iowa

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with 7 years of experience providing comprehensive patient care in diverse settings. Proven ability to assess patient conditions, administer medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Durable Medical Equipment Nurse

Mahaska Health
07.2024 - Current
  • Provides for the safe delivery, set-up, use, and processing of equipment for Mahaska Health Sleep and Medical Supplies.
  • Provides patient education on the prescribed therapy and equipment use and maintenance.
  • Performs PAP therapy management, and follows up with the patient to ensure quality and satisfaction.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and supply fit and operation for patient usage.
  • Provides a high level of customer service.
  • Thoroughly cleans and performs basic functional tests on equipment owned by Mahaska Health Sleep and Medical Supplies.
  • Participates in the billing for the department ensuring all documentation is present to meet Certificates of Medical Necessity and Assignment of Benefits that are required for reimbursement.
  • Assists with tracking and reporting sleep and medical supply inventory levels.
  • Delivers equipment to customer homes when necessary.
  • Develops and maintains working knowledge of current Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance regulations.
  • Maintains current knowledge of medical equipment available.
  • Delivers and picks up equipment and supplies from other areas of the hospital and clinics.
  • Participates in quality monitoring and process improvement activities for DME.

LPN Charge Nurse

Good Samaritan Society
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Carried out medication administrations according to facility policies and proper nursing practice for 20-30 residents.
  • Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately based on individual strengths and abilities of nursing assistants.
  • Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal.

LPN

River Hills Community Health Center
08.2018 - 11.2021
  • Handled patient intake to document vitals, symptoms and initial assessments.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.
  • Managed immunization programs for both pediatric and adult populations.
  • Triaged walk-in patients based on severity of symptoms and prioritized care accordingly.
  • Performed electrocardiograms EKGs as requested by physician.
  • Helped physicians examine and treat patients by handing instruments, giving injections and removing sutures.

Education

Iowa State University Extension
Ottumwa, Iowa

LPN

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
05.2018

Skills

  • Fluently speak, write and read English and Spanish
  • Dependable and self-motivated
  • Quick learner, great organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Clinical judgment

Language

English - Native
Spanish - Native

Timeline

Durable Medical Equipment Nurse

Mahaska Health
07.2024 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Good Samaritan Society
01.2022 - 07.2024

LPN

River Hills Community Health Center
08.2018 - 11.2021

Iowa State University Extension

LPN

Indian Hills Community College

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