MA LOUELLA SANTOS
CHI, St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock,Arkansas
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Language
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Certification
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care both acute and chronic, 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 family through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
1 Year 4 Months- As senior nurse became a team lead/charge nurse from time to time.
- Precepted new nurses during orientation, oriented student nurse, coordinated work shifts for nurses and monitored their performance.
- Managed the unit’s medical supplies to prevent shortages during emergencies.
- Supervised 24 to 28 patients with new and old psychiatric diagnosis.
- Attend regular meetings to address concerns, resolve conflicts and ensure smooth operations.
- Assisted in patient assessments during physician rounds and carry-out orders.
- Part-time employee
Psychiatric Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission and discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Full-time employee
Psychiatric Nurse
3 Years 8 Months- Was able to work in an adult acute care facility that provides treatment and discharged plan for patients with mental health problems.
- Performed basic assessment of patient’s nursing care needs.
- Provided therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
- Collaborate with the health care team to best assess patient needs.
- Trained in de-escalation techniques in a pro-active and effective way.
- Full-time employee
Psychiatric Nurse
5 Years- Was able to handle patients from ED, Acute crisis intervention unit, Detoxification Unit, Female ward, Male ward, chronic seizure ward, geriatric and forensic ward.
- Identified behavioral problems to make suitable recommendations.
- Has handled ECT patients with chronic history of depression.
- Acted in accordance with facility policy and appropriate standards of care.
- Ensures to carry out physician orders and implemented basic nursing interventions.
- Maintained the therapeutic milieu using acceptable standards.
- Full-time employee
Med-surg Nurse
6 Months- Monitored patient’s vital signs.
- Administered medication via IV/PO/SQ/IM.
- Monitored and recorded input and output in patients in acute medical condition.
- Established IV access to take blood samples.
- Carry-out doctor orders and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care for patients.
Hemodialysis Nurse
3 Months- Deliver safe and effective care before, during and after treatment to over 30+ patients weekly.
- Implemented dialysis treatments on patients with permanent fistulas, grafts and catheters.
- Administered medications and intravenous solutions.
- Educated patients on dialysis treatment plans.
- Notified the physicians of any changes in patient’s conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN Arkansas License No. R107468
Skills
Patient Assessment and monitoring
Mental Health Advocate
Delegation and Motivation
Strong Clinical Judgement
Care Plan Development
Cerner and Epic user
Communication and Teamwork
Certification
Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
CHI, St. Vincent Infirmary
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Nurse
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Medical Center
12.2021 - 10.2023Read More
Psychiatric Nurse
CHI, St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Psychiatric Nurse
National Center for Mental Health
01.2013 - 01.2018Read More
Med-surg Nurse
St. Martin Maternity and Pediatric Hospital
07.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Hemodialysis Nurse
Asia Renal Care (Philippines) Inc.
03.2007 - 06.2007Read More
University of Perpetual Help - DALTA System
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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