Carlo Santos
Pomona,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in patient care coordination, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in mentoring and precepting nursing students and new graduate nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes professional growth and high-quality care. Proven ability to manage diverse patient needs in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, with a strong commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and holistic care. Recognized for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills that enhance team performance and drive positive patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Las Colinas Post Acute
Ontario, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently throughout the unit.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices within the unit.
- Facilitated clinical shadowing experiences for nursing students, fostering learning and safe patient care practices.
Mortuary Affairs Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Ft. Lee, VA
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Provided support in administrative tasks related to mortuary services.
- Handled inventory management of supplies necessary for mortuary operations.
- Advised high-ranking officials on matters concerning mortuary operations.
- Conducted mortuary affairs operations in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Coordinated with other branches of the military to ensure proper identification of remains.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Rancho Cucamonga12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05-2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North West College
Pomona, CA04-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Patient assessment
- Reporting and documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Treatment plan implementation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- NIHSS
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Las Colinas Post Acute
07.2023 - Current
Mortuary Affairs Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of La Verne
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North West College