Laura Santos, RN
Burlington,VT
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 9.5 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of care in the operating room. Member of the orthopedic team since 2015. Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certified nurse since 2017. Expert level of circulating and scrubbing spectrum of orthopedic surgeries. Years of precepting, being an active committee member, and clinical resource in orthopedic nursing. Skillfully address issues within the surgical environment while upholding best practice recommendations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse III
University Of Vermont Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted in complex surgeries, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge of various surgical techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the operating room setting.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to quickly address emergent situations in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2014
Skills
- Surgical Nursing
- Sterile technique
- Basic Life Support
- Orthopedic Team Member
- Patient Advocate
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Committee Participation
- Operating Room Unit Based Council member: 2015-2016, 2021-2022
- Epic Super User: 2019-2020
- Nursing Professional Governance, Perioperative Service Line: 2020- 2022
- Skin Champion: 2022- Current
Certification
- Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) - 2017
Timeline
Staff Nurse III
University Of Vermont Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont