Zasha Cantu
Houston,TX
Summary
Analytical and strategic nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Home Health
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
Student Professional Nurse (Elite ICU Program)
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Analyzed COVID positive patients' on critical level
- Translator for Spanish speaking patients
- Monitored and titrated oxygen levels according to patient's need and status
- Collaborated as a team member to implement new evidence based-practices
- Assisted with the transportation of critical patients
- Managed non-rebreather, BIPAP/CPAP, nasal cannulas, and heated high flow nasal cannulas
- Under the supervision of NPs and RNs, I performed documentation of head to toe assessments, medication administration (orally, IV, SubQ, and IM)
- Programmed IV pump
- Foley catheter insertion and removal
- Helped PCA with blood sugars, feeding, bathing, vital signs, feeding and dressing patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Student Professional Nurse
Arocha Hair Restoration
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Developed practical skills such as wound care management, IV insertion procedures through hands-on training under supervision from registered nurses and surgeon.
- Epic documentation experience
Customer Service Team Manager
Sears Driving School
07.2014 - 01.2019
- Supervised staff personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Organized regular team meetings for open discussions about challenges faced in the workplace, fostering a collaborative atmosphere focused on continuous improvement strategies.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Family Nanny
Private Employee
10.2014 - 10.2018
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Earned CPR certification to expand skills and gain better understanding of childcare field.
- Performed Accu-Cheks and administered insulin as needed.
Summer Student Intern
Family Health And Wellness Center
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Answered calls and formulate interprofessional communication
- Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
- Assisted with patients ADLs
Education
ASL - American Sign Language (ASL)
Texas School of Languages
Houston, TX05.2024
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Houston Phlebotomy School
Houston, TX03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.2022
Minor - Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.2022
Associate of Science - Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TX07.2017
Skills
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Adult Certified Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Life Support Certification (PALS)
- CPR/AED
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Language: Fluent in English and Spanish, Novice ASL
- Software: Microsoft Office and EPIC
- Soft-skills: Leadership, Teamwork, Accountability, Lucid Communication, Holistic and Compassionate Patient Care
Clinicals
Critical Care
Baylor St. Luke's Hospital (Level III Hospital), Texas Medial Center, Houston TX
(Elite ICU Program)
Behavioral Health
UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC), Houston TX
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Pediatrics
HCA Houston Southeast, Pasadena, TX
Texas Children Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Maternity
HCA Houston Southeast, Pasadena, TX
Medical-Surgical
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Community
Houston Food Bank, Houston, TX
Covenant House Homeless Youth Shelter, Houston, TX
Clinical Competencies
- IV placement
- Program IV pump
- Isolation precautions
- 12- lead ECG placement
- EPIC documentation
- Medication administration
- Chest tube care
- PEG tube feedings
- Obtain blood sugars
- Maternal assessments
- Providing education on developmental stages
- Pediatric communication
- Perioperative skills
- Sitter
- Feed patients
- Manage BIPAP, non-rebreather
- Urinalysis
Timeline
Student Professional Nurse (Elite ICU Program)
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
Elderly Caregiver
Home Health
08.2021 - Current
Student Professional Nurse
Arocha Hair Restoration
08.2018 - 07.2021
Summer Student Intern
Family Health And Wellness Center
05.2018 - 08.2018
Family Nanny
Private Employee
10.2014 - 10.2018
Customer Service Team Manager
Sears Driving School
07.2014 - 01.2019
ASL - American Sign Language (ASL)
Texas School of Languages
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Houston Phlebotomy School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Thomas
Minor - Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Associate of Science - Science
Houston Community College
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