Sandra Cabrera
Pearland,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Infusion Nurse with background in administering intravenous treatments, monitoring patient conditions and providing comprehensive post-infusion care. Possess strong skills in patient education and empathy, ensuring comfort and understanding of treatment procedures. Proven ability to work efficiently in high-stress environments, significantly enhancing patient care quality and satisfaction. In previous roles, contributed to improved patient health outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Houston Cancer Treatment Center
Houston, Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications following physician's orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs during infusion treatments for adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on infusion procedures and post-treatment care instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and treatment plans.
- Prepared infusion equipment and ensured proper sterilization techniques were used.
- Assisted in training new staff on infusion procedures and safety guidelines.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries regarding their infusion therapy experience.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Mixed medications for chemotherapy and iron infusions, carefully following physician specifications.
- Oversaw staff responsible for delivering infusion services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Educated family members about the importance of adhering to prescribed treatments for their loved ones receiving IV therapies.
- Documented data such as types of solution used, amount administered, rate of administration, duration of treatment, and other relevant information into electronic medical record systems.
- Performed venipuncture procedures when necessary for accessing central lines or port catheters.
Shift Leader
Chick-fil-A
Houston, Tx
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and service quality.
- Trained new employees on company policies and customer service protocols.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workforce coverage during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted with restocking supplies as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints and addressed issues to maintain satisfaction.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate updates and expectations clearly.
- Implemented safety procedures to ensure a secure work environment for all staff.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations and public areas.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Inspected food preparation areas to ensure proper sanitation standards were met at all times.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Education
The College of Health Care Professions
TX 09.2022 - 05.2023
Pearland High School
Pearland, TXSkills
- IV medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Venipuncture procedures
- Electronic medical record documentation
- Patient education
- Inventory management
- Safety protocol implementation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- IV infusion treatments
- Patient observation
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Infusion pump operation
- Support and education
- Medication administration
- Chemotherapy infusion
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CPR
- Aseptic Hand Washing
- HIPAA
- First Aid
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Houston Cancer Treatment Center
04.2024 - Current
The College of Health Care Professions
09.2022 - 05.2023
Shift Leader
Chick-fil-A
09.2020 - 03.2023
Pearland High School