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Giovanna Santos

Cape Coral

Summary

Recent graduate experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Provides compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Demonstrates strong teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Windsor of Cape Coral
02.2021 - Current
  • Administer medications including insulin, nebulizers, ointments, and eye drops to the dementia and assisted living units.
  • Supervise five certified nursing assistants and one med technician during the shift.
  • Patient assessments, family education, wound care, and physician communication.
  • Provide first aid and CPR as needed.
  • Foley catheter management and ostomy management.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Field Hospital- U.S. Army
08.2020 - Current


  • Assisted in training and mentoring junior medical soldiers on basic nursing procedures.
  • Noncommissioned Officer of Operations- developing a training plan and execution of required tasks for the unit.
  • Improved unit readiness by conducting comprehensive training exercises.
  • Unit drug prevention Noncommissioned Officer. Conduct monthly urinalysis and provide yearly training on drug prevention and safety.
  • Platoon Sergeant for detachment ensuring supervision and organization to 40 soldiers.

Student Registered Nurse Preceptee

Florida SouthWestern State College
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • 90 hours of preceptorship completed in the ortho PCU floor at Cape Coral Hospital.
  • Assisted in wound care management, ensuring timely dressing changes while adhering to strict sterile technique guidelines.
  • Assisted in administering medications and treatments, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medical protocols.
  • Assisted with patient mobility, utilizing proper body mechanics and assistive devices to promote safety for both patients and staff.
  • Developed strong clinical skills through collaboration with experienced nurses and physicians.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Education

Associate of Science - Science and Nursing

Florida Southwestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
12.2024

Skills

  • Certified in BLS and ACLS
  • Medication administration
  • Phlebotomy and IV therapy
  • Direct patient care
  • Diabetes management
  • Medication dispensing
  • Immunization administration
  • Family communication

Leadership Roles

  • Team supervision and leadership
  • Peer tutoring
  • Operational planning and execution in Army

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Florida Board of Nursing.
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - Florida State Board of Nursing.

Timeline

Student Registered Nurse Preceptee

Florida SouthWestern State College
10.2024 - 12.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Windsor of Cape Coral
02.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Field Hospital- U.S. Army
08.2020 - Current

Associate of Science - Science and Nursing

Florida Southwestern State College

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