Sharon Cantoral
BSN, RN
Palatine,IL
Summary
Pediatric emergency nursing professional with strong expertise in patient care, clinical assessment, and emergency protocols. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in pediatric trauma response, administering medications, and providing emotional support to families. Known for reliability, flexibility, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Served as a resource for other nursing staff members on pediatric emergency care topics, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures such as lumbar punctures, suturing lacerations, or inserting intravenous lines when needed.
- Provided emotional support to children experiencing trauma or distress during their ER visits, helping ease anxiety and foster trust with healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers and continuity of treatment.
- Safely administered medications and treatments, adhering to strict protocols for pediatric dosages and calculations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Dermatology Medical Assistant
The Derm- Forefront Dermatology
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Roomed and assisted with over 50 patients per day
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing, client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Documented and charted all patient findings, checked vitals, performed non-invasive as well as minimally invasive tasks such as removing sutures, applying topical medication, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, drawing blood and provide post-surgical directions and care.
- Served as lead photodynamic therapy technician that performs treatments for pre-cancerous lesions in larger areas of the body.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL 05.2001 -
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL 09.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL 09.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Patient Assessments
CPR/BLS
IV insertion
Preventive care
Patient stabilization
EPIC
Family-centered care
Emergency triage
Clinical Experience
Community First Medical Center- ICU/ER/MedSurg
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago- GI/Renal Unit
Implemented a variety of skills to not only the patients, but their families. Worked directly under the nursing instructor to ensure patient safety, comfort and advocacy.
Performed a variety of tasks under registered nurses including foley catheters, starting IV’s, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and therapeutic communication while providing quality comfort care.
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- Phi Pi Chapter of Chicago
- AORN-Certified by the Perioperative Nursing program accredited by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
- Magna Cum Laude
Timeline
CPR/BLS
07-2024
HIPAA/OSHA Certification
11-2023
Port Access Certification
09-2023
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
08-2023
Registered Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
08-2022
AORN- Certified Perioperative Nursing Program
04-2022
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
01-2022
Dermatology Medical Assistant
The Derm- Forefront Dermatology
12.2021 - 01.2024
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
09.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Elmhurst College
09.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Science - FNP
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2001 -
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