JENNY MARIE SANTOS
Registered Nurse
Hercules,CA
Summary
Compassionate, patient-focused registered nurse, with ten years of healthcare experience, looking to bring high energy and above-standard care to a critical care or outpatient setting. Competent nurse utilizing critical thinking with an ability to pick up new skills quickly and efficiently. Flexible and resourceful team member with solid work ethics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Neuro Stepdown / PCU RN
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
Walnut Creek, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Addressed both acute and chronic neurological conditions with medical expertise to make accurate assessments of individual medical situations.
- Performed nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries such as strokes, head traumas, head tumors, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Monitored patients on ventilators and made adjustments vent settings to promote stabilization.
- Administered and titrated critical care IV drips to stabilize patients.
- Responded quickly to codes and RRTs to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse II
Sutter Mills-Peninsula Health Services
Burlingame, CA
04.2017 - 02.2022
- Delivered high-quality compassionate care to 2-3 patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgeries including open-heart CABGs, MVR or TAVRs, cardioversions, ablations, cardiac caths with PCI, FemoStops, TR Bands, pacemaker insertions, Tikosyn loading, sepsis, stroke/neuro, CHF, AKI/CKD, STEMIs, alcohol withdrawal, DKA, CAPD, respiratory failure and positive COVID patients.
- Administered and titrated critical care antiarrhythmic drips or platelet inhibitors, dysrhythmia/tele monitoring, maintaining chest tubes or central lines, and administering blood products.
- Precepted new and experienced nurses following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
Advice Nurse / Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
Vallejo, CA
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for medical triage of patients using established protocols via telephone.
- Quickly and critically assess patient needs and respond with advice, appointment or physician direction.
- Use nursing judgment to escalate for emergency services as needed.
- Provide interim advice and patient education.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BrightStar Health Care
Lafayette, CA
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Implemented skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the client’s illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care, ie.
- Wound care, diabetes management, hospital discharge care, cath care, trach care, etc.
- Provided patient teaching and compassionate care for patients and worked closely with families during the final stages of life.
- Build trust, minimize patient discomfort and eased stress of family members.
Phlebotomist
Health Exams, Inc
Burlingame, CA
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Performed venipunctures / blood draws, specimen collection and 12-Lead EKG analysis.
- Initiated paramedical exams and collect medical history for health screening and insurance purposes.
- Followed infection-control and safety procedures while obtaining samples.
- Managed Health Screening/Wellness Events, conduct biometric screenings and offer referral consultations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Holy Names University
Oakland, CA12.2016
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA2011
Skills
- Critical Care
- Stepdown ICU
- Telemetry
- Ambulatory Care
- Patient Triaging
- Advice Nursing
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Immunizations & Vaccines
- BLS
- ACLS
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of CA| #95111394
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Neuro Stepdown / PCU RN
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Advice Nurse / Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
12.2018 - 08.2019
Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse II
Sutter Mills-Peninsula Health Services
04.2017 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BrightStar Health Care
05.2012 - 07.2014
Phlebotomist
Health Exams, Inc
09.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Holy Names University
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
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