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Christina Santiago

Mechanicsburg,PA

Summary

I am a highly motivated nurse with 6+ years experience. I am looking to further add on to my experience by advancing my skill set and knowledge. I am a hardworking nurse, who puts her patients safety first and am able to communicate effectively. I have experience in the emergency observation unit, cardiac processing unit, home infusions and the cardio thoracic intensive care unit.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - ED Observation

UPMC - Carlisle, PA
02.2024 - Current
  • I function independently and as a team with other RNs, LPNs, CRNPS, PA's and Drs
  • Listed below are the skills and different types of patients I care for in this role: IV insertion, Phlebotomy, Breathing treatments, Blood transfusions, PICC insertions, TIA/Stroke, Chest Pain, Kidney stones, Pyelonephritis, COPD, Anaphalaxis, Heart Failure, Asthma exacerbations, Cellulitis, Hyperglycemia, Heparin drips, Methotrexate injections for ectopic pregnancy

Registered Nurse - CTICU

UPMC - Harrisburg, PA
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • In this role I recovered patients from Open Heart Surgery, STEMI's, ECMO, CRRT and Carotid Endarterectomy procedures
  • Extubated patients when appropriate, Titrated epi,levo, propofol, fentanyl, Cardene, dobutamine Gtts and vasopressin, Managed SWAN-Ganz for CO/CI, Managed Arterial lines, Managed and removed IJ lines, Cared for patients with IABP/IMPELLAS, Managed pts requiring new trachs

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Processing Unit

UPMC - Harrisburg, PA
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • In this department I prepped and recovered patients from all cardiac and IR procedures, placed IVs and completed EKGs
  • The following are a list of the types of procedures I took care of: New pacemaker insertions/ battery changes, Heart catheterizations, Ablations, TAVR's, LAAL/watchmen's, Cardioversions, CABG work up, Lumbar puncture, Mediport insertions, Biopsy's, TILT procedures

Registered Nurse - ED Observation

UPMC - Harrisburg, PA
01.2017 - 11.2021
  • In this unit I functioned independently and as a team with other RNs, LPNs, CRNPS, PA's and Drs
  • Listed below are the skills and different types of patients we cared for: IV insertion, Phlebotomy, Breathing treatments, Blood transfusions, PICC insertions, TIA/Stroke, Chest Pain, Kidney stones, Pyelonephritis, COPD, Anaphalaxis, Heart Failure, Asthma exacerbations, Cellulitis, Hyperglycemia, Heparin drips, Methotrexate injections for ectopic pregnancy

Home Health Infusion Nurse

KH NURSING SERVICES - Mechanicsburg, PA
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • In this role I was highly independent and most of my care consisted of humira injections, IVIG infusions, injections, steroid infusions
  • I had consistent patients and patients I would see just one time for teaching and training purposes
  • All documentation was electronic and scheduling independently done by myself.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04.2021

Associate of Arts in Nursing - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
08.2016

Certification

  • RN License, 01/2026
  • BLS Certification, 01/2026
  • ACLS Certification, 03/2025
  • NIHSS Certification, 11/2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse - ED Observation

UPMC - Carlisle, PA
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse - CTICU

UPMC - Harrisburg, PA
03.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Processing Unit

UPMC - Harrisburg, PA
11.2021 - 03.2023

Home Health Infusion Nurse

KH NURSING SERVICES - Mechanicsburg, PA
06.2019 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse - ED Observation

UPMC - Harrisburg, PA
01.2017 - 11.2021

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Arts in Nursing - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College

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