Lisa Santiago
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and hard-working employee with 10+ years of experience in delivering exceptional patient care. Expertise in performing medical procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Proven track record of supporting diverse patient populations and adapting to new skills efficiently.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Assisted with wound care management, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Educated patients on health promotion activities such as nutrition and exercise.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Assisted with the setup and operation of medical equipment, such as EKG machines and patient monitors.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing, including blood, urine, and sputum.
Medical Assistant
Institute of Regenerative Medicine
Boca Raton, Florida
03.2012 - 11.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Assisted physicians with special procedures, such as bone marrow and adipose tissue collections.
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
- Processed specimens to ensure accurate results.
- Performed IVs and EBO2 procedures under physician orders.
Medical Assistant
Immediate Medical Center
Coral Springs , FL
08.2008 - 03.2012
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Fort Lauderdale, FL04-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health education
- Epic charting
- Infection control standards
- Nursing assessments
- Phlebotomy
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Student Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
05.2024 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
Institute of Regenerative Medicine
03.2012 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Immediate Medical Center
08.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
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