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Marlie Rivera Cantillo/ FNP

Round Rock,TX
Marlie Rivera Cantillo/ FNP

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Suncrest Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
  • Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
  • Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
  • Promoted an environment conducive to open communication among staff members regarding complex cases or challenging situations.

Gentiva Hospice

Hospices Rn Case Manager
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
  • Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
  • Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
  • Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Enhabit Home Health

Home Health RN Case Manager
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job title.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.

Rochester Regional Hospital

Home Care Registered Nurse
01.2022 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
  • Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
  • Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
  • Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
  • Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • 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.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Rochester City School District

Teacher Substitute
09.2018 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.

Lifetime Assistance

Patient Care Technician
02.2018 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Education

South University
, Savannah, GA

Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner
08-2024

EDP University of Puerto Rico
, Manati, PR

Associate Degree in Nursing from Associate Degree in Nursing
09.2021

University of Medical Sciences
, Guntánamo .Cuba

Ph.D.
07.2010

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Decision Making
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Examination
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Medication Administration
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Treatment Implementation
  • Visiting Patient Homes
  • Patient Admission
  • Disease Processes
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation and Reporting
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Home Health and Hospice
  • Wound Prevention
  • Seizure Precautions

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Suncrest Hospice
09.2023 - Current

Hospices Rn Case Manager

Gentiva Hospice
03.2023 - Current

Home Health RN Case Manager

Enhabit Home Health
07.2022 - Current

Home Care Registered Nurse

Rochester Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022

Teacher Substitute

Rochester City School District
09.2018 - 06.2021

Patient Care Technician

Lifetime Assistance
02.2018 - 03.2020

South University

Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner

EDP University of Puerto Rico

Associate Degree in Nursing from Associate Degree in Nursing

University of Medical Sciences

Ph.D.
Marlie Rivera Cantillo/ FNP