Jissel Marie Santiago Diaz
Sanford,FL
Summary
Accomplished nurse with over 17 years of experience, including a significant role at Hospital Hima San Pablo, excels in patient education and compassionate care. Demonstrated expertise in clinical judgment and patient advocacy, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in telemetry monitoring and medication administration, fostering team collaboration, and patient trust. Hardworking, highly motivated professional, eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging a seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven, with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orlando Rehabilitation Hospital
Altamonte Springs, Florida
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities and mobility exercises.
- Provided direct patient care in rehabilitation settings.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Administered medications and managed treatment schedules effectively.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nurse
Encompass health rehabilitation hospital
Altamonte Springs, Florida
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families.
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments and performing diagnostic tests.
- Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and develop individualized plans of care.
- Exercised sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient safety and well-being.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Provided direct patient care to a diverse population with varying levels of health literacy.
- Provided initial and ongoing education to the patient and family.
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician.
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hospital Hima San Pablo
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
11.2008 - 07.2022
- Assessed and cared for patients with pre-term labor and high-risk pregnancies.
- Assessed newborns immediately following birth according to APGAR scoring system.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as episiotomies, forceps deliveries, and C-sections.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs during labor and delivery process.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as hemorrhaging or preterm births.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, and patients.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in labor and delivery setting.
- Managed the postpartum recovery period including wound care management and pain control measures.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns to identify potential problems during childbirth.
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.
- Observed patients following C-section operations by noting blood pressure, vital signs and reactions to anesthesia.
- Educated new mothers on proper breastfeeding techniques and postpartum care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs as needed.
- Collaborated with lactation nursing consultants on proper methods for newborn breastfeeding.
- Coordinated with nursing teams and physicians to provide treatment based on emotional, cultural and physical needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning for mother and baby unit with social workers, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists.
- Assisted neonatologist or pediatrician in receiving newborns during cesarean section procedures.
- Performed laboratory tests such as blood typing, drug screens, and Rh factor determinations.
- Collected data from patient charts for quality assurance purposes.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hospital San Pablo
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Provided direct patient care utilizing telemetry monitoring systems to detect and alert changes in patients' vital signs.
- Performed transthoracic echocardiograms according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on cardiac health issues, risk factors, lifestyle modifications, medications and therapeutic treatments.
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Provided emotional support to families during critical times while ensuring their questions were answered in a timely manner.
- Ensured safety measures were taken when caring for high-risk patients such as those receiving anticoagulants or pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Demonstrated expertise in providing compassionate care for a variety of complex medical conditions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and interpretation of results using telemetry equipment.
- Monitored ECG rhythms, analyzed arrhythmias and notified physician of any abnormal readings or changes in patient condition.
- Treated patients with congestive heart failure transferred from intensive care units or doctors' offices.
- Communicated with patient care teams to relay changes in patient cardiac rhythms.
- Instructed patients on maintaining healthy weight and lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels to reduce risk for heart disease or heart attack.
- Monitored vital signs to rapidly respond to sudden changes in patient status.
- Implemented cardiac treatment plans while continuously evaluating interventions to reassess patient needs.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
National University College
Arecibo, P.R.12.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
National Unversity College
Bayamon, P.R.06.2005
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Clinical judgment
- Health Promotion
- Surgical care
- Licensed RN
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Family Education
- Compassionate Care
- Geriatric Care
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessment
- Pain Management
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competence
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Maternal-Newborn Care
- Data Collection
- Lab result interpretation
- Compassion and Empathy
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV setup
- Taking vitals
- Infant vitals monitoring
Certification
- Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 06/14/2024
- Advance cardiovascular life support, 06/14/2024
- Critical care course, 10/2020
- Telemetry course, 10/2020
- Breastfeeding training course, 05/2013
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orlando Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Nurse
Encompass health rehabilitation hospital
08.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hospital Hima San Pablo
11.2008 - 07.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hospital San Pablo
05.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
National University College
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
National Unversity College
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