Jane Santhosh
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Nazareth Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven track record in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in heart failure management and effective communication, ensuring compassionate care and adherence to evidence-based practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Cardiology, Nazareth Hospital, TrinityHealth Mid-Atlantic
07.2023 - Current
- Consultations and follow-up care of admitted patients, diagnosing, developing personalized plans, prescribing medications, and managing heart conditions.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to deliver comprehensive care for hospitalized patients.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary health care team to create effective patient care plans.
- Administered preventive care strategies to enhance patient health outcomes in a clinical setting.
- Initiated referrals to specialists based on patient needs and conditions.
Hospitalist Neurology NP
Redeemer Health, Meadowbrook
01.2022 - Current
- Supported thedevelopment of care plans with patients and families, keeping plans aligned with established guidelines to improve health outcomes.
- Coordinated with physicians to arrange laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies, supporting timely follow-up and accurate problem identification.
- Reviewed test results, identified normal and abnormal findings, and completed standard follow-up steps for abnormal results, including additional testing or referral to consulting physicians per collaborating physician pattern.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention strategies to support overall well-being.
- Assisted attending physicians, inpatient nurse practitioners, social workers, patients, and families with discharge planning to support safe, timely hospital discharge.
- Contributed input and recommendations to process improvement efforts within departments.
- Managed patient care across diverse neurological conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for treatment planning.
- Completed thorough patient assessments and evaluations.
- Documented clinical findings in electronic health records.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding health management.
- Coordinated follow-up care and referrals as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives for patient safety.
- Recorded pertinent information from each patient encounter into electronic health record system.
- Took part in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and plan-of-care changes when needed.
- Communicated clearly with family members regarding diagnosis and prognosis.
- Worked effectively with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and support order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with medical team members to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Partnered closely with nursing staff to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered education to patients and families about disease prevention techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Referred complicated cases to specialists for further evaluation and treatment.
- Identified quality improvement issues related to patient care and nursing practice standards to support development and implementation of quality improvement programs.
- Performed initial consultations with patients to identify ailments and illnesses, documented medical history, and completed physical examinations.
- Coordinated and directed patient care activities for nursing and support staff.
- Communicated with primary care physicians to discuss and determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving overall healthcare delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Nazareth Hospital- Trinity Health System
Philadelphia
10.2019 - 06.2022
- In collaboration with physicians, orders and coordinates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies for routine follow-up, and as a response to problems identified
- Reviews testing, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings, and follows the standard practice for abnormal results, which may include further diagnostic testing or referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the collaborating physician
- Develops a comprehensive plan of care with the patient and family consistent with established guidelines
- Coordinated discharge planning with attending physicians, nurse practitioners, case management, and patients to ensure timely and safe transitions.
- Delivered patient and family education and counseling focused on health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.
- Identified quality improvement issues and developed unit-based programs that enhanced quality of care and practice standards.
- Initiates and leads performance improvement activities with a focus on achieving top-quartile clinical indicators
- Provides constructive input and suggestions to support process improvement within departments.
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Nazareth Hospital - Trinity Health System
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with neurologists to assess and develop care plans for patients with neurological issues.
- Followed evidence-based guidelines in caring for stroke-related patients.
- Participated in stroke committee meetings to strategize and enhance patient care approaches.
- Discussed findings and treatment options with families, coordinating with care team to ensure optimal patient care.
Critical care RN BSN, CCRN
Nazareth Hospital - Trinity Health System
03.2006 - 03.2016
- Administered and titrated prescribed treatments including vasoactive, sedative, and paralytic drips, transcutaneous and transvenous pacemakers, conscious sedation, and blood products to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Recognized and reported acute changes in patient status through physical assessment, cardiac monitoring, and hemodynamics interpretation, enabling timely interventions.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients using the nursing process.
- Managed patient flow through hospital departments to ensure timely care delivery. and rapid response through the hospital as Charge Nurse.
Registered Nurse Telemetry - Neuroscience unit and Medsurg
Nazareth Hospital - Trinity Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
02.2004 - 03.2006
- Provided care for patients with varied illness severity in a high-acuity medical-surgical unit serving neurology, neurosurgery, and medical-surgical populations.
- Utilized clear communication and critical thinking during emergencies to ensure timely interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and therapists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Guided new nurses while educating patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and medications to enhance understanding and compliance.
Lecturer
Assumption School of Nursing
Kerala, India
07.2002 - 02.2003
- Developed course materials for nursing programs aligned with educational standards.
- Led interactive lectures to support student engagement in nursing concepts and practices.
- Guided clinical practice sessions to strengthen student learning through practice.
- Assessed student performance through evaluations and provided clear feedback.
- Worked with faculty to improve curriculum design and teaching methods.
- Mentored junior lecturers to build teaching skills and improve instruction.
- Took part in departmental meetings to discuss program development and student needs.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, and other evaluations.
- Built positive learning environment by engaging all students during class time.
- Explained concepts through various methods using visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Prepared instructional and lecture plans for classes in line with course objectives.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to improve student understanding.
- Contributed to departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, and advising sessions.
- Encouraged student interest in classroom through delivery of engaging topics.
- Developed lectures to address different learning styles and improve student comprehension.
Principal- in Charge
Divine School of Nursing
Thrissur, Kerala, India
02.2000 - 03.2002
- Supported faculty meetings to strengthen collaboration and improve education strategies.
- Built curriculum frameworks aligned with nursing standards and accreditation requirements.
- Handled student admissions processes to meet enrollment goals effectively.
- Supported faculty evaluations to uphold strong teaching standards and professional growth.
- Applied quality assurance measures for nursing programs to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Built partnerships with healthcare organizations for student placement opportunities.
- Led training sessions on nursing education best practices for staff development.
- Managed school operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration, and class orientation sessions.
- Visited classrooms to assess teacher instructional techniques during annual evaluation cycle.
- Built inclusive environment where all students felt valued, regardless of background or cultural identity.
- Reviewed student academic performance data to identify trends and areas needing support.
- Linked teachers, administrators, families, and other stakeholders to support collaboration across education process.
- Met with students to hear concerns, offer guidance, and support academic progress.
- Tracked school budgets, documented changes, and monitored expenses to manage school funds.
- Built positive relationships with students, teachers, and local community.
- Promoted respectful student conduct by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout school year.
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff to provide feedback on effectiveness.
- Organized regular faculty meetings to discuss instruction, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Monitored and evaluated school employee performance.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in curriculum development, assessment practices, and professional growth activities.
- Built strong relationships with parents, students, and community members to support safe learning environment.
- Maintained classroom readiness with needed materials for instruction, including textbooks, computers, and lab equipment.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior, and instructional strategies.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout year to update families on student progress toward academic goals set by school administration.
- Led staff meetings to communicate policy changes and gather employee input.
- Worked with departments to support and build programs, lessons, and student activities.
- Encouraged new teachers with positive feedback, mentoring, and motivation.
- Reviewed student behavior issues against discipline standards and identified infraction trends.
- Worked positively with staff to model professional conduct expectations for teaching and administrative personnel.
- Directed school human resources, including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Built and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success and helping teachers maximize teaching potential.
Asst.Lecturer
Bishop's College of Nursing
Dharapuram, TN, India
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Worked as an Assistant Lecturer at Bishop's College, Tamil Nadu, in 1999.
- Created and implemented engaging nursing curriculum tailored to diverse student groups.
- Enhanced classroom learning through support in teaching, clinical supervision, and seminar delivery.
- Facilitated interactive lectures and discussions to enhance student understanding.
- Provided academic support through tutoring sessions and office hours.
- Co-designed assessment tools with faculty to improve student evaluation processes.
Education
Post-Masters - Acute Care NP
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia05-2023
Doctorate - Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner
Temple University
Philadelphia05-2015
BSN -
Dr.MGR University
Tamil Nadu12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Calicut University
Kerala, India04-1994
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Care management
- Discharge planning
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical documentation
- Quality enhancement
- Health education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Meditech proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Clear communication
- Wellness promotion
Certification
- CCRN, DNP, CRNP, FNP-Bc, AGANP
- ACLS, BLS
LANGUAGES
Proficient in Malayalam and Tamil and knows Hindi.
AWARDS
Best employee award in 2008., Multiple nominations for excellence in work.
LEADERSHIP
- School leader
- SNA leader and college chairperson.
- Lead NP
Timeline
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Cardiology, Nazareth Hospital, TrinityHealth Mid-Atlantic
07.2023 - Current
Hospitalist Neurology NP
Redeemer Health, Meadowbrook
01.2022 - Current
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Nazareth Hospital- Trinity Health System
10.2019 - 06.2022
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Nazareth Hospital - Trinity Health System
03.2016 - 10.2019
Critical care RN BSN, CCRN
Nazareth Hospital - Trinity Health System
03.2006 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse Telemetry - Neuroscience unit and Medsurg
Nazareth Hospital - Trinity Health System
02.2004 - 03.2006
Lecturer
Assumption School of Nursing
07.2002 - 02.2003
Principal- in Charge
Divine School of Nursing
02.2000 - 03.2002
Asst.Lecturer
Bishop's College of Nursing
01.1999 - 12.1999
Post-Masters - Acute Care NP
University of Pennsylvania
Doctorate - Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner
Temple University
BSN -
Dr.MGR University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Calicut University