Elvia Cantu
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Seeking a position in the nursing field that will challenge me to grow my abilities as a registered nurse and help individuals reach an optimal state of well-being by restoring, maintaining and promoting their health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN ICU
South Texas Health System McAllen
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Cooperated with a multi-disciplinary team of MDs, PAs, NPs, etc. in a stressful environment.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Travel ICU Nurse
Goldmark Solutions | Methodist Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed patients' condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
RN Telemetry
South Texas Health System McAllen
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided physical assessments, administered medications, monitored vital signs and laboratory results, educated patients, and intervened accordingly in life-threatening situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment through Cerner documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish communication
- Outstanding time management, computer and organizational skills
- Experienced Pyxis super user
Certification
- TBON registered nurse license - current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – current
Timeline
Travel ICU Nurse
Goldmark Solutions | Methodist Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
RN ICU
South Texas Health System McAllen
11.2020 - 09.2023
RN Telemetry
South Texas Health System McAllen
06.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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