Gerlin De Los Santos
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with HCA, I have mostly worked in a progressive care unit, but have worked with critical care patients. Love to learn and teach. Skilled in medication administration and patient education. Achieved a significant reduction in patient falls through evidence-based strategies while enhancing care quality. Known for compassionate patient interactions, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes. Committed to mentoring and developing nursing staff for superior care delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and health management strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses and assisted in onboarding new staff to ensure quality care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY09-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy care
- NG Tube Insertion
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
BLS
ALS
NIH
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA
03.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing