Julissa Santos
Methuen,MA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Addiction Medicine 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detox - Registered Nurse
Serenity at Summit NE
Haverhill , MA
08.2023 - Current
- Perform nursing assessments on clients admitted to the facility and document according to policy and procedures
- Monitor clients who may be going through detox including but not limited to taking vital signs and performing CIWAS and COWS and reporting findings to the physician or ARNP/PA
- Transcribe all medication orders given verbally or in writing by the physician or ARNP/PA
- Administer medication as ordered and monitor for any adverse effects
- Review all laboratory and diagnostic tests and report to physician when warranted
- Facilitate clients obtaining consultations as ordered by the physician or ARNP/PA
- Assist in data collection including infection control data, drug levels, chart audits, performance improvement data and any other data being collected for client care
- Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology including drug interactions, reactions, and detox
- Refers clients for emergency care when deemed necessary
- Provide education to clients on medication and medical issues that impact this population including but not limited to HIV, Hepatitis, STD’s and the importance of good hygiene
- Initiate and facilitate discharge planning and review all discharge documents with clients including but not limited to completing a medication reconciliation form at admission and discharge
- Ensure all clients have medications and/or prescriptions upon discharge if warranted
- Ability to lead groups.
- Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications and coordinate treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintain personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
OBAT Clinical Care Nurse Coordinator
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
04.2022 - Current
- Assess and medically manage withdrawals from opioids and alcohol appropriate to the level of care provided, or refer for a higher level of care, using and appropriately interpreting standardized screening and assessment tools and standard withdrawal assessment scales
- Review and follow-up with patients, and members of the health care team, that patients are current with all necessary tests, screenings and follow-up care
- Respect and support patient and family cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences
- Utilizing assessment, critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment, expedite appropriate care and treatment of the patient
- Document in a timely manner, nursing assessment, interventions, plan and outcome in the patient record
- Provide outpatient pharmacotherapy for addiction, utilizing pharmacotherapies appropriate to clinical needs of the patient, including opioid antagonist or agonist therapy such as naltrexone, buprenorphine and Sublocade
- Accurately reports test results, including timely communication of stat and critical results, with appropriate documentation
- Provides competent, compassionate, evidence based nursing care utilizing the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork, and collaboration
- Work as part of a team involved in intensive case management of individuals with substance use disorders.
Registered Nurse
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
Lawrence , MA
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, clinical policies and standards of care.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for out-patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient education
- Provided wound care treatment
- Performed mental exams (SLUMS, RUDAS MOCA)
- Performed purified protein derivative (PPD) testing
- Conducted vision screenings
- Responsible for quality control of vaccine fridges, crash cart and oxygen machines
- Followed OSHA standards, identify potential safety hazards and take action to remedy these situations.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Covid RN Vaccinator ~ Home Health Care
Pathways Healthcare
North Andover , MA
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered vaccinations while complying with all applicable federal, state laws and regulations
- Monitored patients during the vaccination process and manage adverse reactions if necessary
- Assessed and charted observations of the patient’s condition at each visit
- Completed evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs
- Administered Physician-prescribed medication
- Dressed or redressed wounds and assessed the healing progress
- Provided education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
- Coordinated with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan
- Recommended tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing Science
Laboure College
Milton, MA12.2019
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Detail oriented
- Non-Judgmental
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Bilingual
- Problem-solving
- Clinical care and judgment
- Case Management
Certification
- Phlebotomist Certificate
- RN License
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Detox - Registered Nurse
Serenity at Summit NE
08.2023 - Current
OBAT Clinical Care Nurse Coordinator
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
Covid RN Vaccinator ~ Home Health Care
Pathways Healthcare
09.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse - Nursing Science
Laboure College
- Phlebotomist Certificate
- RN License
- BLS
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