Kayla Cantu
Edinburg
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator at HCA Rio Grande Regional Hospital, adept in clinical leadership and quality improvement. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in nursing assessment, with a commitment to fostering staff development and ensuring quality compliance for optimal patient outcomes.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
HCA Rio Grande Regional Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05-2022
Skills
- Nursing assessment
- Clinical leadership
- Chart review
- Staff development
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Clinical documentation
- Staff management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing supervision
Accomplishments
- Achieved recognitions in meeting the metric times for TNK administration and STEMI intervention.
- Ongoing Nursing Leadership Certification through HCA Leadership Institute.
- Cross-trained to multiple units such as Interventional Radiology and Pre-Operative cultivating relationships and proving to be a reliable resource.
- Ultrasound Guided IV Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Trauma Nurse Core Course Certified
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
HCA Rio Grande Regional Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
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