Fernando Santillan
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Health RN with a proven track record at Legacy Health, adept in psychiatric assessment and team leadership. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through innovative group therapy and effective care coordination. Skilled in de-escalation techniques, ensuring compassionate, results-driven patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
And Adolescent Behavioral Health RN/Charge Nurse
Legacy Health
04.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate nursing interventions while maintaining professional boundaries essential for ethical practice in behavioral health settings.
- Managed care transitions effectively through close collaboration with community resources such as outpatient clinics or support groups, ensuring seamless coordination of services for discharged patients.
- Implemented group therapy sessions that focused on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and relapse prevention, leading to improved patient outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes by updating electronic medical records accurately and efficiently, leading to improved access to vital patient information.
Pediatric RN
The Children's Clinic
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Behavioral Health Nurse
Via Christi Behavioral Health
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, promoting self-awareness and effective coping strategies.
- Provided clinical supervision to nursing students during their behavioral health rotations, enhancing their understanding of mental health nursing practice.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
Pediatric Nurse Educator
Wesley Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Assisted in the design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
- Kept current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement.
HIV Coordinator/Special Educator
Hunter Health Clinic
06.2012 - 07.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive HIV prevention strategies.
- Spearheaded outreach initiatives targeting underserved populations at risk of contracting HIVAIDS.
- Developed targeted interventions to reduce the spread of HIV within high-risk populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS01.2018
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS06.2016
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
And Adolescent Behavioral Health RN/Charge Nurse
Legacy Health
04.2020 - Current
Pediatric RN
The Children's Clinic
06.2018 - 04.2020
Behavioral Health Nurse
Via Christi Behavioral Health
05.2017 - 04.2018
Pediatric Nurse Educator
Wesley Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2017
HIV Coordinator/Special Educator
Hunter Health Clinic
06.2012 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management
Wichita State University
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