Lisa Cantu
San Antonio
Summary
Patient focused licensed vocational nurse who is driven and team centered with a background as an emergency medical technician.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hyperbaric Safety Director Nurse
Wound Evolution
San Antonio, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Conducted comprehensive utilization reviews to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Analyzed medical records to determine appropriateness of services rendered and support reimbursement processes.
- Operated hyperbaric chambers to ensure patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Implemented quality assurance measures, improving treatment consistency and adherence to medical standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness and prevent downtime.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients and their families through active listening, compassionate care delivery, and clear communication about treatment progress and expectations.
- Consistently met or exceeded facility standards for quality assurance, infection control, and overall patient care delivery during the provision of hyperbaric services.
Hyperbaric/Wound Care Nurse
BAMC - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
San Antonio, TX
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
- Complete assigned patient care based on the patients’ conditions, use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
- Observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
- Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
- Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments of other specialized
Wound Care Nurse
Wound Evolution Wound/Hyperbaric Clinic
San Antonio, TX
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Work alongside clinic providers carrying out patient care and wound care orders as prescribed.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote healing and recovery.
- Currently perform lab draws, cultures, wound Vacs, and ABI procedures upon provider request
- Currently assess deep wounds, skin tears, ostomies, severe burns, pressure injuries or bedsores, and diabetic foot wounds
- Facilitated communication between providers and payers regarding authorization requests and clinical requirements.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving efficiency.
Wound Care Nurse
WoundCentrics Medical Clinic
San Antonio, TX
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Work alongside clinic provider carrying out patient care and wound care orders as prescribed.
- Currently perform lab draws, cultures, wound Vacs, and ABI procedures upon provider request
- Educated patients and families on wound care management and prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
- Contributed to clinic efficiency by streamlining documentation processes and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall wound care services within the facility.
Hyperbaric Technician/ Safety Director
WoundCentrics Medical Clinic
San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Time management to ensure all patients get treated on schedule.
- Managed 3 patients at once in hyperbaric tanks.
- Collaborated with the adjacent wound care clinic to perform ordered wound care.
- Collaborated and alert MD when vital signs are outside of desired parameters.
- Perform monthly safety director meetings with clinic staff on various safety topics.
- Perform lab draws for patients during course of hyperbaric treatment.
- Operated hyperbaric chambers to ensure patient safety and comfort during treatments.
- Trained junior technicians on operational procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment, ensuring all systems functioned properly and efficiently.
Emergency Medical Technician/ Field Training Officer
Express Care Ambulance
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed continuous training of all medics and mentor to new
- Observe patient en route to hospital and administer care as directed by medical director and scope of practice
- Identified diagnostic signs that require communication with facility
- Provided treatment, such as first aid or life support care, to sick or injured patients
- Administered emergency medical care during transport, ensuring patient stability and comfort.
- Trained new EMTs on protocols, safety procedures, and equipment usage to enhance team performance.
- Led incident debriefings to evaluate responses, identify areas for improvement, and enhance future performance.
- Advocated for patient needs during transport, coordinating with hospitals for seamless handoff upon arrival.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TXEMT-B - undefined
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Delegation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Wound management
- Medication and IV administration
- Home health care
- Patient care and education
Certification
- EMT-B May 2017
- CPR BLS May 2017 to present
- Hyperbaric Technician 2018 to present
- Licensed Vocational Nurse 2023 to present
Timeline
Hyperbaric Safety Director Nurse
Wound Evolution
05.2025 - Current
Hyperbaric/Wound Care Nurse
BAMC - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
09.2024 - 05.2025
Wound Care Nurse
Wound Evolution Wound/Hyperbaric Clinic
10.2023 - 09.2024
Wound Care Nurse
WoundCentrics Medical Clinic
07.2023 - 10.2023
Hyperbaric Technician/ Safety Director
WoundCentrics Medical Clinic
01.2020 - 07.2023
Emergency Medical Technician/ Field Training Officer
Express Care Ambulance
05.2018 - 01.2020
EMT-B - undefined
San Antonio College
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program -
Galen College of Nursing