Nelly Santiago
Uhland,TX
Summary
Retired experienced healthcare professional with strong focus on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, taking blood samples, medical histories, administering medications, and providing compassionate support. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet evolving needs of patients and team.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Room (PACU) Nurse
HIMA San Pablo Caguas
Caguas, Puerto Rico
08.2009 - 03.2019
- Admitted patients to preparation area and prepared them for surgery, took vital signs, Inserted IV as well as administered preop medication.
- Obtained and documented medical history from patients
- Monitored patient vitals and recovery progress post-anesthesia to ensure safety and comfort.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to all patients while maintaining respect for their unique cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
- Evaluated vital signs routinely throughout each shift, promptly escalating concerns as appropriate while maintaining thorough documentation records.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hospital Regional Caguas
Caguas, Puerto Rico
08.1981 - 03.1998
- Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Phebotomy Training Specialist
Austin, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Humacao
Humacao, PR05-1981
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Registering and Discharging patients
- Patient Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Taking patient medical histories
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Safety protocols
- Task prioritization
- Documentation
- Written communication
Certification
Phlebotomy Technicain
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recovery Room (PACU) Nurse
HIMA San Pablo Caguas
08.2009 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hospital Regional Caguas
08.1981 - 03.1998
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Phebotomy Training Specialist
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Humacao