Nyahna Santiago
Lancaster,PA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Lancaster, PA
03.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Nursing Student
Psychiatric Hospital
Lancaster, PA
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues and patients alike.
Nursing Student
Retreat Behavioral Health
Ephrata, PA
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Nursing Student
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital
Lancaster, PA
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough assessments of assigned patients on a regular basis, identifying any abnormalities warranting further attention by healthcare providers.
Nursing Student
Pediatric Specialty Care
Lancaster, PA
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control policies and procedures consistently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly identify potential issues or complications during emergent situations within the pediatric critical care setting.
Nursing Student
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
York, PA
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions tailored to specific patient needs, resulting in enhanced comfort levels during their stay in the facility.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying needs, prioritizing tasks for effective time management.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and efficient support in a Med-Surg setting.
- Performed wound care management, preventing infection and promoting proper healing.
Nursing Student
Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation
Lancaster, PA
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
Education
Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA08.2024
High School Diploma -
Warwick Senior High School
Lititz, PA06.2021
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Self-reflection
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Emergency Response
- Catheter Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
CNA
Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
Psychiatric Hospital
Nursing Student
Retreat Behavioral Health
Nursing Student
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital
Nursing Student
Pediatric Specialty Care
Nursing Student
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
Nursing Student
Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation
Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Warwick Senior High School