Mary Cantu
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 28 years of experience and progressive career history in direct patient care and supervisory positions . Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Proficient in handling emergent situations and managing clinical staff.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transfer Coordinator RN
HCA
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitates the transfer of patients to and within the HCA system.
- Facilitates the coordination of patient transfer with physicians, staff RN's and other departments while meeting state and federal regulations (EMTALA).
- Follow algorithms and protocols to ensure timely transfer of patients to appropriate facilities.
- Communicate with appropriate staff to secure bed for transferred patients.
- Arrange transport for patients within the HCA system.
Registered Nurse, ICU/Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
09.1995 - 07.2022
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provide all aspects of patient care in a critical care setting.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Manage throughput for the Intensive Care Unit - provide safe patient assignments based on acuity and nurse knowledge.
- Assist with scheduling for the Intensive Care Unit.
- Clinical resource - Provide support and clinical expertise to staff nurses.
- Supervised and managed staff in a critical care setting to ensure patient safety
- Responsible for quarterly rounding and yearly audits with staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX05.1995
Skills
- Critical thinking
- 28 years of nursing- mostly in critical care setting
- Monitored life supporting equipment
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Multi-tasking
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Transfer Coordinator RN
HCA
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU/Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
09.1995 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College