Karina Cantu

Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with over 13 years of nursing experience across acute care, rehabilitation, and specialty hospital settings. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Completed advanced clinical rotations in primary management and preventive care.

Fluent in English and Spanish, supporting effective communication with diverse populations. Pursuing a Family Nurse Practitioner position within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving rural and underserved communities with a commitment to health equity, quality outcomes, and evidence-based practice.

Travel RN - Cariant Health Partners - Multiple locations in Nebraska (2017-11 - 2024-11) Provide acute and specialty nursing care in diverse hospital settings, including medical-surgical, rehabilitation, telemetry, and specialty surgical units. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination for patients with complex medical conditions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based treatment plans and ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

• Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, NE (Nov 2024-August 2026) - Nebraska Spine Hospital, Omaha, NE (Dec 2023-Aug 2024) - Faith Regional Health Services, Norfolk, NE (Dec 2022-Dec 2023) - Madonna Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital, Omaha, NE (Feb 2022-Dec 2022) - Nebraska Spine Hospital, Omaha, NE (Jul 2021-Jan 2022) - CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, NE (Jan 2021-Jun 2021) - Faith Regional Hospital, Norfolk, NE (Nov 2018-Dec 2021) - Madonna Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital, Omaha, NE (Nov 2017-Nov 2018) - Nebraska Medicine Hospital (Solid Organ Transplant Floor), Omaha, NE (May 2017-Nov 2017) Nurse - Ortho-Neuro-Trauma/ICU/PCU/Telemetry - Creighton University Medical Center - Omaha, Nebraska (2014-01 - 2017-08) - Performed comprehensive patient assessments and implemented individualized care plans for complex medical and post-surgical patients - Monitored telemetry and recognized early signs of patient deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions - Administered IV medications, blood products, and complex medication regimens - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning - Provided post-operative care for orthopedic and trauma patients, including joint replacements, hernia repairs, and fracture management - Educated patients and families on recovery, medication management, and lifestyle modifications following traumatic injury or surgery Clinical Assistant - Norfolk Community Clinic - Norfolk, Nebraska (2013-07 - 2013-09) - Obtained vital signs and assisted with patient intake - Performed laboratory specimen collection and supported clinical procedures - Assisted providers with translation for Spanish-speaking patients Nursing Staff - Madison Countryside Home - Madison, Nebraska (2008-01 - 2013-05) Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Clinical Rotation - Good Neighbor Community Health Center - Columbus, Nebraska (2024-09 - 2025-04) Primary care across the lifespan in a rural federally qualified health center.
• Preceptors: Rachel Glidden, APRN, Vicki Truska, APRN - Performed comprehensive health assessments for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of Rachel Glidden, APRN, and Vicki Truska, APRN - Participated in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, and dermatologic concerns with preceptor guidance - Assisted with preventative care services, including immunizations, screenings, and women's health visits - Delivered patient education regarding disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications in both English and Spanish Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Clinical Rotation - Faith Regional Cardiovascular Institute - Norfolk, Nebraska (2026-01 - 2026-01) Assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions in a specialty outpatient clinic under preceptor supervision.
• Preceptor: Stacy Nelson, APRN - Participated in the assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions in a specialty outpatient clinic under preceptor supervision - Assisted in the interpretation of diagnostic testing, including laboratory results and cardiac imaging - Contributed to the plan of care for patients in collaboration with the precepting APRN

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Nebraska Medical Center (2023-08 - 2026-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of Nebraska Medical Center (2011-08 - 2013-05)