Isammar Santiago-Toledo
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated new graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with strong clinical training in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of acute and chronic conditions. Experienced registered nurse with a background in critical care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient education, clinical decision-making and developing comprehensive treatment plans. Seeking an APRN position to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive perioperative care in procedure, operating, and recovery rooms, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients.
- Prepared patients for surgery by disinfecting operative site and positioning them on operating room table, facilitating efficient surgical procedures.
- Update the patient’s Electronic Medical Record.
- Able to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare providers.
- Managed patient records and schedules with strong organizational skills, enhancing workflow and patient care coordination.
Critical Care Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-North
Memphis, TN
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided care for critically ill patients.
- Managed advanced equipment such as mechanical ventilators, arterial lines, and infusion pumps for vasoactive medications.
- Administered and titrated critical medications.
- Collaborated with members of the Critical Care Team such as Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RT, Pharmacists, and PT/OT/ST.
Travel Critical Care Nurse
TRS Healthcare
Springdale, AR
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided care for critically ill patients.
- Managed advanced equipment such as mechanical ventilators, arterial lines, and infusion pumps for vasoactive medications.
- Administered and titrated critical medications.
- Collaborated with members of the Critical Care Team such as Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RT, Pharmacists, and PT/OT/ST.
Surgical Technologist
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
08.2007 - 07.2019
- Created and maintained the sterile field for surgery.
- Counted surgical sponges and instruments before surgery.
- Ensured the return of all counted items at the end of surgery.
- Trained new hire Surgical Technologists and new graduate nurses in the OR.
- Conducted training sessions to demonstrate the use of surgical devices.
- Second Circulated two Surgical Team Operations such as Free Flaps and Breast Reconstruction Surgery.
- Specialized in Liver Transplant Surgery and Level 1 Trauma Surgery.
Surgical Technologist
CHI St. Vincent-North
Sherwood, AR
11.2002 - 07.2007
- Created and maintained the sterile field for surgery.
- Counted surgical sponges and instruments before surgery.
- Ensured the return of all counted items at the end of surgery.
- Problem solved malfunctioning equipment during surgical procedures.
- Ordered and received special order surgical supplies and suture.
Crew Team member
McDonald’s
Cabot, AR
09.1997 - 12.2001
- Crew Team member at age 16.
- Crew Chief Trainer at age 17, role consisted of training new employees.
- Assistant Swing manager at age 18. Role consisted of creating work schedules, taking stock inventory, and ordering stock items for deliveries. The Assistant Swing Manager role also consisted of delegating tasks and leading a crew of 6-8 crew team members per shift in order to deliver high-quality fast food in a short amount of time.
Critical Care Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
- Provided care for critically ill patients.
- Managed advanced equipment such as mechanical ventilators, arterial lines, and infusion pumps for vasoactive medications.
- Administered and titrated critical medications.
- Collaborated with members of the Critical Care Team such as Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RT, Pharmacists, and PT/OT/ST.
- Charged with leading the overflow Covid ICU as a Charge Nurse.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Science College of Nursing
Little Rock, AR05-2019
Nursing Prerequisites -
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR01-2017
Graduation -
Baptist Health School of Surgical Technology And Allied Health
Little Rock, AR11-2002
Skills
- Comprehensive physical examinations
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Differential Diagnosis development
- Acute and chronic disease management
- Medication prescribing and management
- Suturing and minor procedures
- Patient and family education
- Evidence-based practice implementation
Certification
• Registered Nurse, AR NL# 121632, 07/24/19, 09/30/27
• ACLS, American Heart Association, 03/2028
• BLS, American Heart Association, 03/2028
• ACLS, American Heart Association, 03/2028
• BLS, American Heart Association, 03/2028
Credentials
MSN, APRN
References
- Dr. Jenifer Rooney, 501-605-3067, JLRooney@uams.edu
- Lucas Nalley, MSN, APRN, 501-317-5223, LNalley@uams.edu
- Renita Martin, MSN, APRN, 501-941-8358, RMartin4@uams.edu
Leadership Academic Achievements
- Daisy Award Nominee, The Daisy Foundation, 08/23/21
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement, 03/06/26
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 03/06/26
Aprn Clinical Practicum Experience
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR, 72205, Crystal Pasman, DNP Trauma, 02/23/26-05/10/26, Jenifer Rooney, DNP Neuro Critical Care, 11/24/25-02/08/26, Lucas Nalley, MSN, APRN Neuro Consult, 08/25/25-11/09/25, Renita Martin, MNS, APRN Palliative Care, 05/19/25-08/03/25, 640, Performed comprehensive and focused patient assessments., Developed differential diagnoses and treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions., Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and ECGs., Managed critically ill patients in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams., Provided patient and family education using evidence-based practice and teach-back methods., Participated in daily rounds and care coordination.
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10.2022 - Current
Critical Care Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-North
03.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Critical Care Nurse
TRS Healthcare
03.2022 - 08.2022
Surgical Technologist
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
08.2007 - 07.2019
Surgical Technologist
CHI St. Vincent-North
11.2002 - 07.2007
Crew Team member
McDonald’s
09.1997 - 12.2001
Critical Care Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
Master of Science - Nursing-Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Science College of Nursing
Nursing Prerequisites -
Pulaski Technical College
Graduation -
Baptist Health School of Surgical Technology And Allied Health