JOSE SANTOS
Arleta,CA
Summary
California-licensed Registered Nurse specializing in care for medically complex patients within high-volume skilled nursing and post-acute environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse Coverage)
Sherman Village Healthcare Center
Valley Village, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Provide nursing care for medically complex and post-acute patients including CHF, COPD, diabetes, and post-surgical recovery.
- Manage 20–30 patients per shift while prioritizing urgent treatments and patient needs.
- Administer medications including IV push medications, IV antibiotics, insulin, anticoagulants, and enteral medications.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor for clinical deterioration.
- Initiate oxygen therapy and coordinate escalation of care when needed.
- Serve as charge nurse coordinating staffing assignments and delegating care to LVNs and CNAs.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments following healthcare protocols and patient care standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sherman Village Healthcare Center
Valley Village, CA
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered direct patient care including mobility assistance, hygiene, feeding, and repositioning.
- Monitored vital signs and blood glucose levels and reported abnormalities promptly.
- Maintained infection prevention and patient safety standards.
- Supported nursing staff with patient monitoring and documentation.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs every 60 munutes and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capitol Medical Center Colleges
Philippines2017
Skills
- Comprehensive head-to-toe patient assessment
- IV push medications & IV antibiotic administration
- Oxygen therapy monitoring
- Wound care & pressure injury management
- Medication administration & reconciliation
- Recognition of patient deterioration
- Emergency response & escalation of care
- High patient-load prioritization
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
- Interdisciplinary care coordination
- Strong clinical judgment in fast-paced environments
- Ability to prioritize care for multiple complex patients
- Calm and decisive during patient emergencies
- Effective communication with physicians and care teams
- Commitment to patient-centered care
Certification
California Registered Nurse NCLEX-RN – 2024
ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Post-hospital transitional care for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Experience caring for patients with CHF, COPD, diabetes, infections, and post-surgical recovery.
- Frequent monitoring of vital signs, oxygen status, and blood glucose levels.
- Coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for care planning.
- Medication administration including high-risk medications under RN scope.
CLINICAL COMPETENCIES
- Patient assessment and reassessment
- Medication administration safety
- Care coordination and documentation
- Emergency recognition and response
- Patient and family education
- Infection prevention and control
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- IV Therapy and IV Push Medication Administration
- Infection Prevention and Control Training
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Training
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse Coverage)
Sherman Village Healthcare Center
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sherman Village Healthcare Center
07.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capitol Medical Center Colleges