Tanya Canto
361-***-**** adhy6u@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Patient focused and emphatic Registered Nurse seeking position with growing medical practice. Bringing experience, care, and extensive knowledge, to help improve the lives of patients.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Training (RN) – May 2008
National Institute of Health Stroke Certification – 2008
IV Therapy Course – 2008/2011
Emergency Medical Technician – EMT B 2002
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Acknowledgement of Completion Medical Necessity and Level of Care Assessment for Community Services/Rug Certification November 2012
CPR Certification- 2020/ACLS 2014/PALS 2013
CMA Certification – 2000
CNA Certification -1994
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (2017) SIUE University in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Associate Degree Nurse (2008) Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate (2004) Coastal Bend College in Pleasanton, TX.
Employment
Cenikor Foundation (Charlie’s Place)
Admission to Detox unit/medication pass
October 2019 to presesnt
River City Hospice Co
Alternate Director of nurses
Case Manager/On call
Brookdale Home Health
November 2019 to February 2020
RN case manager
September 2017-August 2019
Kindred Healthcare
RN case manager/Admissions Nurse/Preceptor/On call triage
July 2016- Sept 2017
American Medical Hospice and Palliative Care
Director of Nursing for Hospice
Director of Nursing for Pediatric Home Health
January 2016 – June 2016
Directs nursing staff/CNA’s/Chaplains/Social workers
QA/PI
Infection Control
IDT with all disciplines
Provide In-services to nursing staff, scheduling, liaison between nursing services and medical director/health care providers, implement Plan of care for nursing services and patient care, develop policies and procedures, medication reconciliation, manage on call for nursing services.
Committee concerning various phases of the Agency Operations. Meet with auditors from various local, state, and national governmental bodies relating to matters concerning the agency. Reviews and evaluates existing policies and procedures by means of periodic studies. Recommend rules governing conduct while on duty, working hours and salary rates. Develop standards and methods for measurement of Agency. Plan Develops and maintains records and statistics for program evaluation. Contact local, state, and national associations and participates in meetings/conventions. Correspond with state and national legislators regarding matters concerning home health. Have full authority as well as responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Agency including staff changes at all levels. Authorize Attend in wanting, the delegation of responsibilities of various departments during the department head's absence.
Advisory Committee. Determine organizational lines of authority and areas of responsibility for Agency staff. Solve day-to-day problems that arise within the Agency. Perform any other function deemed necessary for the good of the Agency by the President/Vice President. Collect necessary information supervising and completes all agency surveys, credit applications, state and federal licensure/certification applications, Civil rights compliance information, etc. Participate in clinical review of charts to ensure that quality patient care is achieved within parameters set forth by governing bodies. Provide for adequate in-service to ensure that the clinical staff is educated regarding Medicare / Medicaid patient care guidelines, and proper case management.
Home Care Dimensions
Adult Home Health
February 2016- (PRN)
Altus Hospice Company
Adult/Pediatric Case Manager/Admissions /Preceptor/Triage
Dec 2013- Dec 2015
National Nursing and Rehab
Pediatric Case Manager/ private duty
November 2013 – July 2014
Obtained authorizations for Medicaid/managed care for private
Duty patients/ Plan of cares/485’s for pediatric/ adult
Skilled nursing visits for home health patients for wound care/wound vac teaching and
Infection control measures, IV infusion training, Educated nurses in home health setting for annual
competencies, continuing education annually, scheduling staff members.
Guardian Home Healthcare
RN Case Manager/Clinical Liaison
February 2013- November 2013
Innovative Senior Care
RN Case Manager
October 2012 – March 2013
Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital
September 2011 – August 2012
Charge Nurse (Rehab Unit)
Pediatric Services of America
July 2007- 2011
Private duty
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
May 2010- June 2011
Respiratory/Endocrine/Infectious Disease Specialty Floor
Maxim Healthcare
2006 -2010
Pediatric Clinical Supervisor/field nurse/ private duty
Skills & Abilities
Long Term care experience with Geriatrics for 10 yrs/ licensed assisted living facility, supervise care for residents at full capacity/Type B Assisted Living Facility Licensed by State of Texas.
Personnel skills/management of staff
Administrative operations
Responsible for state regulations/licensing procedures, company policy and procedures
Strong leadership/Marketing Skills