Charlene Cantu
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Self-motivated Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse offering 26 years' experience handling all aspects of care for premature babies. A supportive patient-focused individual known for leading quality improvements in intensive care nurseries.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Texas Vista Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Registered Nurse
Grey Nuns Hospital
Edmonton, AB
03.2006 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB
08.2013 - 12.2020
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Delivered clinical support and instruction for students during rotations.
- Developed and implemented instructional programs, tracking skill development and overall performance of students.
NICU Staff Registered Nurse
Valley Regional Medical center
Brownsville , Texas
09.2000 - 12.2005
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Registered Nurse Level 2, NICU
McAllen Medical Center
McAllen, Texas
05.1996 - 09.2000
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Education
Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies - Leadership
Athabasca University
Athabasca, ABBachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.1995
Skills
- Family and patient support
- IV drug therapy management
- Newborn education
- Neonatal ICU procedures
- Nursing staff leadership
- Pain Management
Certification
BLS
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Texas Vista Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Norquest College
08.2013 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Grey Nuns Hospital
03.2006 - Current
NICU Staff Registered Nurse
Valley Regional Medical center
09.2000 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse Level 2, NICU
McAllen Medical Center
05.1996 - 09.2000
Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies - Leadership
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Alberta
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