Desiree Torres Santiago
3410 Oberry Rd Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert clinical judgment and compassionate care. Excelled in teamwork and collaboration, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and advanced cardiovascular life support, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality trauma and psychiatric nursing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Expedited critical decision making through precise communication with physicians regarding patients'' conditions, changes, and response to treatment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by adhering to best practices in infection control measures and proper documentation standards.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, providing emotional support, and creating a comfortable environment during their stay in the trauma center.
- Contributed to positive work atmosphere by building trusting relationships with colleagues from various departments, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, self-care, and medication management to encourage successful recoveries.
- Promoted a culture of quality improvement through participation in ongoing education programs, skill-building workshops, and performance evaluations.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring and accurate documentation of vital signs, lab results, and medical history.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality trauma care and timely interventions.
- Maintained safe, comfortable and secure medical environment for patients by providing compassion and care in difficult situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The Blackberry Rehab
06.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans for patients with complex comorbidities that addressed both physical and mental health needs.
- Served as a resource for colleagues in understanding complex psychiatric issues, promoting continued professional development within the nursing staff.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitored side effects, and adjusted dosages as needed to optimize therapeutic results.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses, medications, potential side effects, and available resources to promote self-advocacy in managing their mental health needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and responses, supporting effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Enhanced patient care by assessing and monitoring mental health conditions, identifying risk factors, and formulating individualized treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate support and counseling for patients and their families during the treatment process.
- Evaluated patient progress by regularly reviewing treatment goals and adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients through active listening and empathic communication techniques.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
LPN
Dr. Edwin Soler
04.2015 - 09.2020
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University
Manati, PR12.2020
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion
- Wound Management
- Discharge Planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Cardiac Care
- Mental health care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
08.2024 - Current
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The Blackberry Rehab
06.2024 - Current
LPN
Dr. Edwin Soler
04.2015 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University
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