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LUIS SAINT-AMAND

Catasauqua,PA

Summary

Attentive professional offering more than 10 years of experience caring for children, adolescents, and adults with multiple physical and mental health conditions. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Experience observed to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and collaborated with parents, families, and supervision to address concerns. Implementing behavior redirection through individual, family, encourage children, adolescents, and adults to discuss experience in group, playtherapy where appropriate. Mediated conflicts with children, adolescents, adults, and their families to clarify and resolve underlying issues. Observed and monitored children, adolescents, and adults' behavior and responses to treatment. Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and family served. Communicated effectively, both orally and writing with patients from diverse backgrounds. Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.

Effective ability working with all types of English and Spanish speaking populations, children, adolescents, and adults. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborate and maintain solid relationships with co-workers. Hospitals, schools, federal and social agencies. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Professional Nurse

Sara Lawrence College
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Registered Professional Nurse

Complete care Nursing Home
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Registered Professional Nurse

Sara Lawrence College
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Registered Professional Nurse

Pecos Children Center
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Professional Nurse

Genesis HealthCare
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Professional Nurse

Accucare Pediatric Nursing
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Centro Clinico LLC
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Registered Nurse

Family Pediatrics Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Women & Children Primary Care of Passaic
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Fastmend Urgert Primary Care. NJ
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Nurse

Fastmed Urgent Primary Care. NJ
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Mental Health Counselor

Lehigh Valley Community Mental Health Center
01.2005 - 01.2015
  • Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
  • Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
  • Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
  • Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
  • Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.

Mental Health Counselor

Northeast Community Mental Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
  • Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
  • Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner -

South University
10.2024

Bridge master's in science in Nursing in Education - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

EDP University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
05-2019

Master of Arts - Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology

Universidad Autónoma De Santo Domingo;s
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominiicana
06-2006

Title of Doctor in Medicine - Medicine

Universidad Autónoma De Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana
02-1985

Skills

  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge and inherent clinical-psychological skills building rapport, trust, and confidence involving a highly respectful and therapeutic environment with children, adolescents, and adults with physical and mental health conditions
  • Trained to evaluate and distinguish aspects of assessment and treatments of mental behavioral and affective disorders in children, adolescents, and adults
  • Ensure policies & procedures are strictly adhered, with an emphasis on ethics codes
  • Fulfills all the responsibilities and duties of clinical and counseling
  • Cultural competence
  • Clinical judgment
  • Health Promotion
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medical assessment
  • Health care consultation

Certification

  • Hazard Communication Program - Texas Board of Nursing
  • Registered Professional Nurse - The University of the State of New York Education Department
  • Registered Professional Nurse - State of New Jersey New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Division of Consume Affair Board of Nursing Registered Professional Nurse

Continuingeducation

  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 05/05/2024
  • CDK Inhibitors for Breast Cancer: A Settling Storm or Just the Beginning?, Health Sciences Educational Institute, 05/02/2024
  • Frontline Management of B-Cell Malignancies: Putting Your Skill to the Test., Health Sciences Educational Institute, 04/11/2024
  • Dopamine Deficiency in Parkinson: An Update on Replacement Therapies., Health sciences Educational Institute, 04/04/2024
  • Myths and Realities of Benzodiazepines Hazard Communication Program, Health Sciences Educational Institute, 03/07/2024
  • Navigating New Horizons in PAH: Latest Science and Care Strategies, Health Sciences Educational Institute, 03/05/2024
  • Therapeutic Advances and Expert Perspectives on Managing Metastatic Breast Cancer, Health Sciences Educational Institute, 10/11/2023
  • Psoriasis: Clinical Considerations, Diagnosis, and Treatment & Managements Strategies., Health Sciences Educational Institute, 09/19/2023
  • Improving Treatment Outcomes and Sharing Decision Making in Breast Cancer., Health Sciences Educational Institute, 09/07/2023
  • Harnessing the Power of Emerging Therapies in the Management of Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Health Sciences Educational Institute, 07/13/2024
  • Basic HIPPA Privacy & Security, HIPPA Group, 07/12/2023
  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Screening: Pioneering Pathway for Early Detection., Health Sciences Educational Institute, 07/12/2023
  • Introduction to OSHA for Healthcare with Bloodborne Pathogens, EPIC COURSES, 07/07/2023
  • Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health, OSHA Academy, 07/07/2023
  • BTK Inhibitors Therapy for B-Cell Malignancies: Implications and Applications of New Strategies, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 06/07/2023
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Recognition, Diagnosis, and treatment., Health Science Educational Institute, 05/2023
  • Certificate of Completion, Colibri Healthcare, 04/2023
  • New Approaches in Migraine Prevention: Focusing on Recent Treatment Techniques, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 03/25/2023
  • New Approaches in Migraine Prevention, Health Science Educational Institute, 03/2023
  • Management of HCV/HIV Co-Infection: Care and Ongoing Monitoring, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 03/09/2023
  • An Emphasis on The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Initiation in PAH Patients, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 12/15/2022
  • A Game Changing Treatment for Breast Cancer, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 12/14/2022
  • What is New on Incretins 2022?, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 12/13/2022
  • Emerging Treatments for Breast Cancer, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 12/12/2023
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 11/19/2022
  • Neurobiology and Pharmacology of Violent and Aggressive Behavior, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 10/26/2022
  • BTK Inhibitors in B-Cell Malignancies, Health Science Educational Institute, HSEI, 09/08/2022
  • A Model for Primary Care and Specialist for Mental Health Integration, Health Science Educational Institute, Zoom Conference, 07/20/2022
  • Texas Vaccine for Children/Adult Safety Net Provider Policy Training, TVFC/ASN Pecos Texas, November 2022
  • Immunization: You Call the Shot-Module Sixteen-Vaccines for Children Program-2022, CDC, 09/20/2022
  • Immunization: You Call the Shot-Module Ten-Storage and Handling 2022, CDC, 09/20/2022
  • CEU Fast Nursing CE Monkeypox, CEU Fast Nursing, 08/24/2022

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Centro Clinico LLC
08.2024 - 10.2024

Registered Professional Nurse

Sara Lawrence College
06.2024 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse

Family Pediatrics Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse

Women & Children Primary Care of Passaic
03.2024 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

Fastmend Urgert Primary Care. NJ
11.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse

Fastmed Urgent Primary Care. NJ
09.2023 - 10.2023

Registered Professional Nurse

Sara Lawrence College
06.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Professional Nurse

Complete care Nursing Home
01.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Professional Nurse

Pecos Children Center
01.2022 - 02.2023

Registered Professional Nurse

Genesis HealthCare
01.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Professional Nurse

Accucare Pediatric Nursing
01.2021 - 03.2021

Mental Health Counselor

Lehigh Valley Community Mental Health Center
01.2005 - 01.2015

Mental Health Counselor

Northeast Community Mental Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2005

Family Nurse Practitioner -

South University

Bridge master's in science in Nursing in Education - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

EDP University of Puerto Rico

Master of Arts - Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology

Universidad Autónoma De Santo Domingo;s

Title of Doctor in Medicine - Medicine

Universidad Autónoma De Santo Domingo
LUIS SAINT-AMAND