Jennifer Cantu
Junction,TX
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic people leader with 16+ years of management experience and 25+ years of healthcare experience. Proven to quickly adapt and navigate challenges, with strong problem solving skills, and proactive approach to new tasks. Committed to staff development leading to high performing teams and a goal of excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Nurse Manager
Naven Health/Infinity Infusion Nursing, LLC
03.2021 - Current
- Upheld high standards for quality assurance by closely monitoring clinical indicators and implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Led the successful integration of new technology into daily nursing practice, enhancing productivity and streamlining documentation processes with over 70+ direct reports.
- Developed strong relationships with 125+ local healthcare providers, facilitating efficient patient referrals and coordination of care.
- Promoted patient safety through rigorous adherence to infection control protocols results in 100% adherence and timely reporting of incidents.
- Achieved cost savings through careful budget management, evaluating resource allocation to align with organizational priorities.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Establish and execute uber baby (22-23wks) and small baby (24wks) protocols.
- Hypothermia/cooling baby expert.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse/Department Manager
USMD Medical Center
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Complete patient screening process, including labs, medications, history overseeing 50+ patients daily.
- Organization of OR, PreOp, Anesthesia and Surgeons daily task and procedures.
- Evaluate staffing requirements, complete OR and PreOp assignments and fulfill other management role activities.
Registered Nurse
RN Network
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Travel to all ICU specialties, including but not limited to STICU, CVICU, Nuero ICU, MICU.
- Management of 3-5 patients daily.
Registered Nurse/Unit Charge Nurse
University of Colorado Medical Campus
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Member of the CODE team and MET team.
- Lead preceptor to all new graduate and new hire nurses.
- Active member of the STICU unit-based council, trauma task force committee, and service excellence chair.
- Unit charge nurse responsible for up to 24 patients and 15 nurses.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources Southwest Fort Worth
01.2008 - 05.2014
- Member of rapid response and code blue team.
- Completed six month versant residency program.
- Preceptor to new graduates.
- Active member of ICU unit-based council, Beacon committee silver recognition, ICU happy committee, and chair of EBP effective sleep study, versant alumni committee.
- DKA specialist.
- Proficient in management of patients receiving FloTrac sepsis management, RotaProne pronation, Therapeutic induced hypothermia, conscious sedation, CRRT training.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.2012
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Healthcare Analytics
- Staff Development
- Caring and Compassionate
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas Compact License #820057
- BLS (CPR/AED), 09/25
- PALS, 2025
- ACLS, 08/2025
- NRP, 2025
Awards and Recognition
- Three-time Hope Award nominee- Naven Heath
- Four-time Daisy Award recipient - Cook Children's Medical Center
- Nominated for preceptor of the year - University of Colorado Medical Campus
- Employee of the month - Texas Health Harris Southwest
- Honor Society Recognition - University of Texas at Arlington
- Dean's list - University of Texas at Arlington
Timeline
Regional Nurse Manager
Naven Health/Infinity Infusion Nursing, LLC
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
11.2016 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse/Department Manager
USMD Medical Center
01.2016 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
RN Network
09.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse/Unit Charge Nurse
University of Colorado Medical Campus
05.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources Southwest Fort Worth
01.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tarrant County College
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