Ailyn Delos Santos, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC
Lorton, Virginia,United States
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with years of experience. Compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled in providing evidence-based, therapeutic care to critically ill patients. Excellent assessment & critical thinking, intervenes calmly under pressure in emergencies, collaborative with providers/multidisciplinary team to provide the best outcome of patient care. Motivational preceptor/mentor that supports professional growth & development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit, ICU
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA 22306
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Provide specialized and compassionate direct care to patients in critical care setting thru meticulous and careful assessment and hemodynamic monitoring, even the slightest change in patient's clinical status, administering and titrating of medications, performing bedside routine and emergency procedures (e.g. intubations, arterial & central line & pulmonary catheter insertions, continuous renal replacement therapy & therapeutic hypothermia management).
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team during shift rounds, update intensivists/physicians on patient's change in clinical status, test results.
- Facilitated strategic plan of care aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Mentored & trained new nurses on patient care practices/daily tasks and procedures to drive patient outcome goals and supporting their growth & professional development.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit, IMC
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA 22042
04.2017 - 10.2020
- (Same as mentioned above.)
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD 21218
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Assess & evaluate patients with post open heart surgeries or minimally invasive procedures (e.g. s/p CABG, s/p repair or replacement of heart valves MV, TAVR, repair damaged/abnormal part of the heart, implant of medical devices/pacemaker) and critically ill patients; recognize and address complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assist patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Act as an advocate to patients & their families; collaborate with doctors to plan post-treatment home care, recovery and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Baltimore, MD 21237
04.2007 - 04.2016
- Provided direct holistic care to telemetry & critically ill patients. Assess, and address admitting/ongoing clinical issues & recognize & promptly complications, escalate care and coordinate treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care supporting their growth & professional development.
- Other experiences include: review of patient profile & problems/diagnoses, medication administrations, nursing procedures & treatments, assisting bedside procedures, evaluate patient response to treatment, develop plan of care to optimize care outcomes, documentation in electronic medical records, collaborate with multidisciplinary team and act as an advocate to patients & their families.
Clinical Research Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital
Baltimore, MD 21224
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Recruited, interviewed/screened eligibility, obtained consent and enrolled subjects to specific studies; explained side-effects & potential outcome of the research.
- Assessed and monitor patient conditions & behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data collection & procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21215
04.2004 - 05.2007
- Provided direct holistic care to telemetry & critically ill patients. Assess, and address admitting/ongoing clinical issues & recognize & promptly complications, escalate care and coordinate treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care supporting their growth & professional development.
- Other experiences include: review of patient profile & problems/diagnoses, medication administrations, nursing procedures & treatments, assisting bedside procedures, evaluate patient response to treatment, develop plan of care to optimize care outcomes, documentation in electronic medical records, collaborate with multidisciplinary team and act as an advocate to patients & their families.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pasencia Gonzales Medical Center
Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Philippines 2714
11.2002 - 02.2004
- (Same as mentioned above.)
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital
, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Phillippines 2714
06.2001 - 09.2002
- (Same as mentioned above.)
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
KIng Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Ministry of Health
, Al-Hasa, Al-Hofuf, KSA
10.1998 - 01.2001
- (Same as mentioned above.)
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (Volunteer RN)
Candon Community Hospital
, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines 2710
06.1995 - 01.1998
- (same as mentioned above)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lorma College of Nursing
San Fernando, La Union, Philippines 250003.1995
High School Diploma -
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
La Union, Philipines 2121506.1991
Skills
- ICU Resource RN
- MSET/Rapid Response RN
- Preceptor/Mentor to new ICU nurses in the unit
- Magnet Committee member
- ICU Professional Practice & Development Committee Chair
- Coordinator and Leader of the Unit's CCRN Review (2022)
Certification
- CMC (from 2022 to present)
- CCRN (from 2014 to present)
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS (current & annual certification)
- Critical Care ECCO
- Critical Care Consortium
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit, ICU
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit, IMC
Inova Fairfax Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 04.2017
Clinical Research Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
04.2007 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
04.2004 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pasencia Gonzales Medical Center
11.2002 - 02.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital
06.2001 - 09.2002
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
KIng Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Ministry of Health
10.1998 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (Volunteer RN)
Candon Community Hospital
06.1995 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lorma College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
- CMC (from 2022 to present)
- CCRN (from 2014 to present)
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS (current & annual certification)
- Critical Care ECCO
- Critical Care Consortium
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