Maria Lorena Alcantar

**** ******* *** ****** ******** Texas, 77407

Cell: 346-***-****

ado9wy@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Compassionate and efficient Registered Nurse with a reputation of providing high quality, patient centered care, that exceeds expectations. Highly proficient in time management and enthusiastic leadership skills. Offering 10 years of healthcare experience, strong mentor-motivator in nursing leadership with great communication skills.

Skills

Patient care management

Mentoring and coaching

Interpersonal skills

Relationship and team building

Motivated team leader

Team management and supervision

Experience

North Cypress Medical Center June 2019 to Current

Medical Surgical 6 Nurse Manager

Cypress, TX

Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions of the unit.

Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff.

Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided.

Demonstrates professionalism and support administrative decision making, always mindful to maintain a positive stance on hospital changes and initiatives.

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital January 2019 to September 2019

Medical/Surgical IMCU Nurse

Sugarland, Tx.

Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.

Collaborated with all members of patient's healthcare team to ensure proper and appropriate level of careCommunicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging

North Cypress Medical Center June 2016 to September 2019

Charge Registered Nurse

Cypress, TX

Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.

Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of 5-6 nurses.

Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.

Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.

Christ Clinic January 2008 to August 2014

Medical Assistant

Katy, TX

Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.

Acted as a liaison between physician and patient.

Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.

Education and Training

Prairie View A & M University College of Nursing 2016

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Prairie View, TX

Prairie View Student Nurses Association Member

Dean's List Honoree 2015

Certifications/Affiliations/Languages

ONS/ONCC Certification

Basic Life Support

Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Certified

Bilingual Spanish & English

National Student Nurses Association

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