Jennifer Santos
Riverview
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op Nurse
Florida Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
06.2024 - Current
- Improved overall patient satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering compassionate and high-quality nursing care throughout the entire pre-op experience.
- Provided empathetic support to patients and their families during emotionally charged moments before surgery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during the pre-surgical phase.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
- Evaluated patient medical history and diagnostic test results to identify potential contraindications for surgery.
Registered Nurse CNII- NICU
Brandon HCA Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicate and answer any questions of concern with the parents and family member
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Teach and prepare parents for when the neonate is ready to be discharged
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Understand developmental process and procedures
Registered Nurse CNII - Cardiac Unit/PCU
St. Joseph Hospital South
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all my patients
- Interpret vital signs & labs and report critical labs to physicians
- Monitor Telemetry and notify Physician of abnormal Cardiac rhythms & initiate proper nursing interventions as well as Power-plans
- Administer medications using the 6 rights of medication
- Proficient in administrating drips (Cardiac/ Insulin)
- Prepare patients for any procedures such as heart Cath, stress test, etc.
- & Obtain consents
- Educate patients on their specific health needs & post procedure education
- Discharge teaching
- Proficient in power chart
- Complete Stroke work up including NIH, neuro assessments and pre-morse score
Registered Nurse- Intermediate Cardiac Unit
Lakeland Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all my patients as well as new admits
- Review all the admission questions with patients
- Obtain and interpret vital signs & labs and report as needed to physician
- Monitor Telemetry strips & notify Physician of abnormal Cardiac rhythms & initiate proper nursing interventions
- Collect blood work
- Prepare patients for any procedures such as heart Cath, stress test, etc.
- & Obtain consents
- Educate patients on their specific health needs & post procedure education
Front Desk
Premier OB/GYN (Tampa)
11.2016 - 02.2021
- Responsible for checking patients in and out
- Maintaining physician schedules
- Schedule patients for ultrasounds at the hospital, MFM consults, genetic counseling, inductions, and diabetes counseling
- Responsible for providing a positive attitude and exceptional customer service
Small Business Specialist
Bank of America (Tampa)
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted Small business clients with their business and account needs
- Tailored services to client needs
- Advocator for self-service education
- Responsible for meeting all the customer's needs and providing excellent customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2023
A.S Nursing - Diploma
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12.2020
HS Diploma -
Tampa Bay Technical High School
Tampa, FL01.2012
Skills
- Bilingual (Proficient in English and Spanish)
- Communicate well with others
- Work well under pressure
- Active listener
- Good time management
- Proficient in Microsoft
Certification
- Registered Nurse Multi-State License, #9561297
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, 01/18/2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 01/18/2027
- NIHSS, 02/01/2026
Timeline
Pre-Op Nurse
Florida Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse CNII- NICU
Brandon HCA Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse CNII - Cardiac Unit/PCU
St. Joseph Hospital South
09.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse- Intermediate Cardiac Unit
Lakeland Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
Front Desk
Premier OB/GYN (Tampa)
11.2016 - 02.2021
Small Business Specialist
Bank of America (Tampa)
11.2015 - 11.2016
A.S Nursing - Diploma
Hillsborough Community College
HS Diploma -
Tampa Bay Technical High School
- Registered Nurse Multi-State License, #9561297
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, 01/18/2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 01/18/2027
- NIHSS, 02/01/2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
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