Abee Gail Santos
Rosedale,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Communicare
Towson, MD
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
RN Staff Nurse
MedStar Health
Rosedale, MD
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Counseled patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve their overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Utilization Review Nurse
Optum
Philippines, Philippines
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
- Conducted reviews of inpatient utilization for compliance with admission criteria and concurrent review requirements.
- Analyzed data from patient surveys, interviews and other sources to assess healthcare service quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on developing strategies for improving care quality and controlling costs.
- Evaluated clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in order to make decisions about coverage determinations.
- Monitored pre-authorization requests to ensure that all necessary information was received prior to approval or denial of services.
- Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
RN Staff Nurse
Marcelo Padilla Hospital
Philippines, Philippines
09.2011 - 11.2014
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Performed triage assessments of patients in the emergency room.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving the hospital setting.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans or ultrasounds.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's College
Philippines03.2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Licensed RN
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- NCLEX-RN State of Maryland - Lic no. R259812
- NCLEX-RN State of Connecticut - Lic no. 158556
- Philippine Nursing License- Lic no. 0638515
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Communicare
06.2023 - 11.2023
RN Staff Nurse
MedStar Health
04.2023 - 06.2023
Utilization Review Nurse
Optum
06.2018 - 01.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Marcelo Padilla Hospital
09.2011 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's College
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