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Hector Santana

Havre De Grace,MD

Summary

Healthcare Operations and Quality Improvement Specialist with over 20 years of experience in federal healthcare systems, Including the Veterans Affair (VA) hospital Network. Proven track record in optimizing clinical workflows, improving documentation accuracy, supporting compliance initiatives, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams in high volume environments.

Skilled in process improvement, patient safety, staff training and electronic medical record systems (CPRS/VISTA). Adept at bridging clinical operations with administrative and quality objectives to enhance efficiency and outcome.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Operations/Certified Nursing Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL (Wilmington)
1601 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805
09.2015 - Current

Delivered patient-centered care while supporting operational and administrative functions within a federal healthcare enviroment.

Assisted in maintaining compliance with federal healthcare regulations and internal policies

Contributed to team-based care coordination and communication across departments

Participated in documentation reviewsand process improvement efforts to enhance quality outcomes

Clinical Operations/Nursing Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL (BALTIMORE)
10 N Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
09.2005 - 09.2014

Coordinated patient care and clinical operations within a high volume health care system, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to established protocols.

Collaborated with physicians, administrators,and interdisciplinary teams to improve care delivery and operational efficiency

Identified workflow inefficiencies and contributed to process improvements that enhanced patient throughput and documentation accuracy

Participated in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, Including chart reviews, incident reporting, and compliance monitoring

Supported patient safety efforts by identifying risks and contributing to corrective action strategies

Trained and mentored new staff on clinical procedures, documentation standards, and system workflows

Utilized CPRS/Vista electronic medical record systems to manage patient data, support audits and improve documentation practices

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Interamerican University
Cupey, Puerto Rico

Skills

    Healthcare Operations & workflow Optimization

    Quality Improvement & Performance Initiatives

    Clinical Documentations & Compliance

    Patient Safety & Risk Identification

    Staff Training and Mentorship

    Electronic Medical Records (CPRS/Vista)

    interdisciplinary Team Coordination

    Process Improvement & Problem Solving

Accomplishments

Played a key role in onboarding and training new staff members.

Supported compliance readiness during internal or external reviews.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Clinical Operations/Certified Nursing Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL (Wilmington)
09.2015 - Current

Clinical Operations/Nursing Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL (BALTIMORE)
09.2005 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Interamerican University
Hector Santana