Millie Santamaria
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience in administering medications and developing individualized care plans. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through diligent monitoring, effective communication, and adherence to infection control protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Marquis Vermont Hills
Portland, OR
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational protocols.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient progress and care instructions.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN Charge Nurse
GetMed Staffing
Omaha, NE
07.2021 - 04.2026
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN Charge Nurse
Del Rosa Villa
San Bernardino, CA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Marquis Vermont Hills
Portland, OR
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
Education
Nursing
Pioneer Pacific College
OR05.2019
Skills
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Physical assessments
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Marquis Vermont Hills
07.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
GetMed Staffing
07.2021 - 04.2026
LPN Charge Nurse
Del Rosa Villa
03.2021 - 02.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Marquis Vermont Hills
08.2019 - 02.2021
Nursing
Pioneer Pacific College