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Jennifer Santiago

Ocala,United States

Summary

CVOR Registered Nurse with a background as a Certified Surgical Technologist in Open Heart Surgery since 2019. Skilled in cardiac case flow, sterile technique, and robot-assisted procedures. Calm, precise, and efficient in high-pressure CVOR settings. Committed to safe, patient-focused care and strong surgical team support. Eager to combine both nursing and surgical expertise in a robust CVOR program.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

CVOR Registered Nurse

HCA Brandon Regional Hospital
Brandon, FL
12.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in monitoring patients during cardiovascular procedures, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Administered medications and IV therapies as directed by healthcare providers.
  • Documented patient assessments and outcomes to maintain continuity of care.

Travel CST CVOR

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Brandon, FL
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in CVOR cases
  • Supported transition from full time nursing while maintaining CST licensure

Travel CST CVOR

FlexCare Medical Staffing
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Provided surgical support across multiple hospital systems nationally
  • Adapted to varying OR protocols and specialty teams
  • Maintained high standards in urgent and elective cardiovascular cases

Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR

Hca Ocala Regional Medical Ctr
Ocala, FL
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Assisted with Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeries in a high acuity settings
  • Collaborated with surgeons, perfusionists, and CV teams in critical environments.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Keiser University
Tampa, FL
08.2025

BLS (Basic Life Support) -

American Red Cross
Brandon, FL
05.2026

Certified Surgical Technologist - CVOR

College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
07.2019

Skills

  • Preoperative preparation (Foley, line placement assist, prepping)
  • Head to Toe Assessments
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Intraoperative Monitoring
  • EMR: Epic and Meditech
  • Surgical Instrumentation/ Maintaining Sterile Technique/ Scrubbing
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Thrives under pressure

Timeline

CVOR Registered Nurse

HCA Brandon Regional Hospital
12.2025 - Current

Travel CST CVOR

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2024 - 12.2024

Travel CST CVOR

FlexCare Medical Staffing
10.2021 - 04.2024

Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR

Hca Ocala Regional Medical Ctr
09.2019 - 10.2021

BLS (Basic Life Support) -

American Red Cross

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Keiser University

Certified Surgical Technologist - CVOR

College of Central Florida
Jennifer Santiago