Ana May Santos
Suisun,CA
Summary
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in delivering patient care and community health services. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving positive patient outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and health education. Reliable and responsive to evolving healthcare needs, embodying compassion and professionalism.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Veterans
Yountville, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for veterans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to enhance patient care quality.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Home Health Caregiver
Assist On Call, Inc.
Pleasant Hill, CA
05.2019 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate support to clients in daily living activities and personal care.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges through effective techniques and equipment usage.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
San Miguel Brewery Community Clinic
Clinic Nurse
Bacolod City, Philippines
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal recovery and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments in alignment with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Hospital Nurse
The Doctors Hospital
Bacolod City, Philippines
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Administered patient care and medications according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge and skills through participation in professional development opportunities, enhancing patient care quality.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, minimizing risks while maximizing efficiency during time-sensitive situations.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment by adhering to infection control protocols and regularly updating safety procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Negros University
Bacolod City, Philippines03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Commerce - Data Processing
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines03.1995
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Administer medication
- Professionalism
- Patient consultation
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Veterans
01.2025 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
Assist On Call, Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2024
San Miguel Brewery Community Clinic
Clinic Nurse
03.2016 - 03.2019
Registered Hospital Nurse
The Doctors Hospital
06.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Negros University
Bachelor of Science - Commerce - Data Processing
University of St. La Salle