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DANIELLE CANTU

DANIELLE CANTU

Edinburg,TX

Summary

Credentialed Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 5 years of experience in LTC/SNF, DAHS,Pediatric/Adult/Geriatric Humanitarian & Contract travel assignments.Diligent about serving patients' medical and personal needs.. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse- PRN

Emergency Diagnostic Solutions
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Intake process for family units, and unaccompanied minors (0-50+)
  • Initial Medical Assessments
  • Vitals
  • Medication Administration
  • Assist in transportation to shelter or deportation
  • COVID screening upon arrival or as needed.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Premier Healthcare Staffing
Coal Township, PA
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with admissions, transfers, discharges, and end-of-life decisions for patients in the facility.
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate, regularly throughout the shift.
  • Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
  • Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
  • Assessed resident's nutritional status by monitoring food intake and output records; provided nutritional counseling when necessary..
  • Educated patients and families about disease processes, medications, treatments and lifestyle modifications.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UTMB Health
Edinburg, TX
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Respond promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
  • Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provide nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and, mental health disorders.
  • Administer medications as prescribed by physicians and document medication administration in accordance with policy.

DAHS Licensed Vocational Nurse

Helping Hands Adult Daycare
Pharr, TX
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Provided patient education on the importance of proper diet, exercise, and medication adherence.
  • Assessed patient's diabetes control through blood sugar testing and insulin adjustment.
  • Instructed patients on the use of glucose monitoring devices and insulin pens.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Krucial Staffing
Carrizo Springs, TX
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided intake screening for unaccompanied minors (0-17)
  • Initial Medical Intervention
  • Medication administration
  • Lice/Scabies treatment
  • COVID antigen testing upon arrival or as needed
  • Provided emotional support
  • Assessments for reunification.
  • Bilingual interpreter (English, Spanish)

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Angel Staffing, INC
, TX
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • COVID (Crisis Response)
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Medication Administration
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from SNF.
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
  • Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Edinburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Edinburg, TX
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Rio Grand Valley College
Pharr, TX
02.2020

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX
12.2018

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Treatment Plan Implementation
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Education
  • Infection Control
  • Emergency Response
  • Wound Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Case Management
  • Bilingual (English, Spanish)
  • BLS Certified

Certification

  • BLS Certification: American Heart Association #225415265073
  • TX LVN Compact License: 353480

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Premier Healthcare Staffing
10.2024 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UTMB Health
01.2024 - 09.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse- PRN

Emergency Diagnostic Solutions
05.2023 - Current

DAHS Licensed Vocational Nurse

Helping Hands Adult Daycare
07.2022 - 04.2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Krucial Staffing
08.2021 - 02.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Angel Staffing, INC
11.2020 - 02.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Edinburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2020 - 11.2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Rio Grand Valley College

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Rio Grande Valley College

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