Alexus Cantu
McAllen,TX
Summary
Compassionate, efficient, and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant graduate seeking a facility where nursing skills can continue to develop and be utilized in a hospital that high-quality healthcare is emphasized. Reliable and proactive multitasker with excellent organization skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while prioritizing patient needs. Dedicated to offering quality medical, social, and emotional support to patients and committed to growing knowledge base to succeed in further educational pursuits and a future career as a passionate healthcare professional.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Lead
Crumbl Cookies
03.2021 - Current
- Increased shift productivity by setting clear expectations and providing consistent guidance on job responsibilities.
- Demonstrated high levels of initiative and creativity while delegating difficult tasks.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Nurse Assistant Externship
Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Basic wound care and dressing changes
- Measure and record vital signs, blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, and pulse
- Assisting residents with personal hygiene
- Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Promoting and protecting residents’ rights
- Assists several residents with routine tasks
- Followed LVN or RN instructions for completing assignments and administering patient care
- Practiced effective handwashing skills and followed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures and routines to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergencies and responded promptly to call lights to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2023
Nurse Assistant -
Southern Careers Institute
Pharr, TX12.2023
High School Diploma -
McAllen High School
McAllen, TX06.2019
Skills
- Residents Rights
- Observation Skills
- Communication
- Empathy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs
- Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living
- Restorative Care
- Patient Movement
- Adaptive and Assistive Devices
- Safety Measures
- Emergency Measures
- Infection Control
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 02/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 01/2024
Timeline
Nurse Assistant Externship
Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
Shift Lead
Crumbl Cookies
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nurse Assistant -
Southern Careers Institute
High School Diploma -
McAllen High School