Nyree Santiago
South Daytona
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a strong focus on empathetic communication, patient education, and crisis management. Committed to delivering quality care and supporting patient recovery through effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Results-driven LPN with over six years of experience in rehabilitation nursing. Proven expertise in patient education, detailed assessments, and compassionate care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and crisis management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN REHAB NURSE
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab
Port Orange
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Assisted in daily living activities for residents with diverse needs
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents and staff.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation processes and procedures.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Cared for COVID patients
LPN REHAB NURSE
Gardens Health and Rehab
Daytona Beach
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Worked the COVID UNIT
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents and staff.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
LPN REHAB NURSE
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab
Port Orange
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents and staff.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
LPN
Halifax Medical Center
Daytona Beach
05.1999 - 01.2014
- Patients, enter physicians orders
- Surgical, urology, telemetry, neurology, oncology, hospice experience
Education
Nursing - Associates Degree
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FLLiberal Arts - Associates Degree
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Detailed oriented
- Problem solver
- People person
- Willing to learn new skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Empathetic communication
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Training and mentoring
- Patient management
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Catheter care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Emergency response
- Preventive care
- Pain management
- IV certification
Certification
- LPN license PN5157674 Exp 7/31/2027
- CPR CARD EXP 7/2027
- IV CERTIFICATION 2003
Timeline
LPN REHAB NURSE
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab
08.2023 - 11.2025
LPN REHAB NURSE
Gardens Health and Rehab
02.2020 - 08.2023
LPN REHAB NURSE
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab
02.2014 - 01.2019
LPN
Halifax Medical Center
05.1999 - 01.2014
Nursing - Associates Degree
Daytona State College
Liberal Arts - Associates Degree
Daytona State College