Kirsten Ashley Santos
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3 years of direct patient care experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, CCU/ICU Staff Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim08.2022
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Interpreting EKGs
- CRRT
- Balloon Pump
- TAVR
- Post-Op Day 1 Open Heart patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CCU/ICU Staff Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
Telemetry Monitor Technician
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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