Sammy Cantavespre
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Empathetic nursing professional known for delivering exceptional patient care and implementing infection control measures. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote a culture of safety.
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
San Antonio, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs in fast-paced clinical settings.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient documentation and communication.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain safe environments for patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL05-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bishop State Community College
05-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
Accomplishments
2 Time Daisy Award Winner
Certification
BLS
ALS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
09.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Huntingdon College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bishop State Community College