Kathleen Santillan
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Compassionate and caring registered nurse with several experiences as licensed vocational nurse. Experienced in various aspects of nursing management, reviewing clinical competency to optimize good quality of care, administration, and documentation of medications. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Nurse/ RN/MDS Coordinator
The Pavilion at Sunny Hills
Fullerton
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the admission and orientation of new patients to the unit
- Analyzed medical records upon admission to ensure accuracy, including doctor’s orders, facility protocol, and all other pertinent orders relating to continuity of patient care.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
Quality Assurance Nurse/LVN Charge Nurse
Gordon Lane Care Center
Fullerton
08.2012 - 09.2023
- Audited Monthly Physician Order sheets to ensure accuracy
- Assisted the Director of Nursing with in-service training for staff
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary team, patients, and their families to develop plan of care.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buena Park Nursing Center
Buena Park
05.2015 - 01.2020
- Administration and documentation of medications
- Reported pertinent information confidently and accurately to physicians
- Provided direct patient care and documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
American University of Health Sciences
Signal Hill, CA03-2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Summit Career College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Coast Health Career College
Skills
- Clinical Informatics Specialist
- Microsoft Office
- PCC Superuser
- IV Certified
- CPR/BLS
- Care-Planning
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- SBAR communication
Special Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month
- Dean’s List
- Cumlaude
Clinical Experiences
- Cedars Sinai - Med-Surge Floor | Ortho/Tele Unit
- St. Francis Medical Center - Med-Surge Floor | ICU | Emergency Department | L&D Department
- CHLA - Pediatric Department
- College Medical Center - Psych Unit | Emergency Department
Timeline
QA Nurse/ RN/MDS Coordinator
The Pavilion at Sunny Hills
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buena Park Nursing Center
05.2015 - 01.2020
Quality Assurance Nurse/LVN Charge Nurse
Gordon Lane Care Center
08.2012 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
American University of Health Sciences
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Summit Career College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Coast Health Career College
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