Christine Santos
Graham,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Staff Nurse with extensive experience in critical care and demonstrating proven expertise in cardiac nursing and exceptional clinical judgment while advocating for patient rights and safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
UNC Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Documented treatment, medications, IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care accurately.
- Provided intensive care to patients with critical heart conditions through continuous monitoring of vital signs.
- Operated advanced life support equipment, including ventilators, Balloon pumps, LVADs, and Impellas.
- Responded to emergencies and facilitated postoperative recovery processes.
- Administered complex cardiac medications and IV drips while monitoring patient responses.
- Advocated for patient rights, health, and safety throughout care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management.
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Western Mindanao Medical Center
12.2006 - 07.2011
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
ZAEC Medical Center
07.2005 - 11.2006
- Documented treatment, medications, IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care accurately.
- Provided intensive care to patients with critical heart conditions through continuous monitoring of vital signs.
- Operated advanced life support equipment, including ventilators, Balloon pumps, LVADs, and Impellas.
- Responded to emergencies and facilitated postoperative recovery processes.
- Administered complex cardiac medications and IV drips while monitoring patient responses.
- Advocated for patient rights, health, and safety throughout care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brent Hospital And Colleges Inc.
04.2005
Skills
- Time management
- Critical care
- Cardiac nursing
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - State of GA
- CCRN Certified
- ACLS Certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
UNC Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
12.2019 - 05.2021
Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Western Mindanao Medical Center
12.2006 - 07.2011
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
ZAEC Medical Center
07.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brent Hospital And Colleges Inc.