Kaitlin Cantu, RN
Corpus Christi
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional skilled in critical thinking and team collaboration, with experience in the Cardiac ICU setting. Experience in managing complex patient needs and delivering high-quality care, ready to enhance patient outcomes through strong advocacy and attention to detail. Eager to grow as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
Christus Health Shoreline
Corpus Christi
01.2025 - Current
- Handles multiple infusions for blood pressure, cardiac issues, thrombolytics, sedation and paralytics, as well as post-surgical ICU care.
- Care for post-cardiac intervention patients such as heart catheterizations, AAA stent repairs, TAVRs, EP ablations, pacemaker/ICD placements.
- Assists in treating ventilator-dependent patients and those with conditions like hypertension, DKA, GI bleeds, peripheral vascular disease and renal disease.
- 24 bed unit, 2:1 patient to nurse ratio. Strongly and positively works and advocates for patients with the ICU team to provide upmost care to patients.
Nurse Extern
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
Corpus Christi
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Shadowed a RN as a Nurse extern/PCT throughout my last two semesters of nursing school on a med-surgical unit practicing skills such as inserting foleys, inserting peripheral IVs, dressing changes, & administering medication.
- Under the supervision of a RN, I grew therapeutic communication skills between patient and family members.
- I conducted vital signs, checked blood glucose levels, changed bed linens, transported patients, assisted in ambulating, general cleaning and supply distribution, provided care for daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisted in personal hygiene.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christus Health Shoreline
Corpus Christi
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Worked on a Step down 36 bed Neuro Floor as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary.
- Tasks included conducting and recording vital signs, checking blood glucose levels, changing bed lines, transporting patients, assisting in ambulating, general cleaning and supply distribution, one to one patient observation, and providing care for daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting in personal hygiene.
- I played a dual role as a Unit Secretary for the unit. As a Unit Secretary I served as an important link in the communication chain ensuring information is transmitted between nursing personnel, other hospital personnel, physicians, patients, as well as family members and guests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lone Star Ranch and Rehabilitation Center
Kingsville
11.2019 - 07.2020
- As a Certified Nursing Assistant at a Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Living Center, I provided care and services for residents in accordance with established policies and procedures with the goal of maintaining the highest quality outcomes for residents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12-2024
High School Diploma -
Santa Gertrudis Academy
Kingsville TX05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Requisites
Texas A&M University
Corpus ChristiSome College (No Degree) -
Texas A&M University
Kingsville, TXSome College (No Degree) -
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TXSkills
- Therapeutic communication
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Bedside monitoring
- Fast and efficient, critical thinker
- Team collaboration
Certification
CPR+BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
Christus Health Shoreline
01.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
07.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christus Health Shoreline
07.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lone Star Ranch and Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
Santa Gertrudis Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Requisites
Texas A&M University
Some College (No Degree) -
Texas A&M University
Some College (No Degree) -
Coastal Bend College