Andrea Santillan
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship Student RN
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Patient Care Technician Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Barrow's Neurological Institute
04.2022 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Emergency Room Technician
Riverside University Health System
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ08.2023
Skills
- Patient Transporting
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Bathing and Dressing
- Mandated Reporter Trained
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- FEMA Certified
- Patient Evaluation
- Electronic Health Records Management
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support Training - September 2023
Timeline
Preceptorship Student RN
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
05.2023 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Barrow's Neurological Institute
04.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Riverside University Health System
09.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing