Patricia Santana
Vineland
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
John Brooks Recovery Center
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough admission assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined the admissions process for increased efficiency, with detailed documentation and timely communication to interdisciplinary team members.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for new patients upon admission.
- Educated patients and families on their treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques to empower them as active participants in their own health management.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Autumn Lake Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
LPN-Unit Secretary
Cooper University Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
LPN
EXCELCARE
07.2018 - 09.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN
Inspira Medical Center
09.2015 - 08.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
10.2015 - 09.2022
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants through .
- Coordinated and consulted with -member health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Emergency Room Technician
Inspira Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
CNA
Powerback Rehabilitation
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Practical Nursing
Prism Career
Cherry Hill, NJ05.2015
High School Diploma -
Overbrook Senior High School
Pine Hill, NJ06.1996
Skills
- Medical Emergency Response
- Blood Sample Collection
- Health Screening
- Patient Admission
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Ambulatory Care
- Basic Trauma Life Support
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
John Brooks Recovery Center
12.2023 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Autumn Lake Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
LPN
EXCELCARE
07.2018 - 09.2023
LPN-Unit Secretary
Cooper University Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2023
Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
10.2015 - 09.2022
LPN
Inspira Medical Center
09.2015 - 08.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Inspira Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2015
CNA
Powerback Rehabilitation
04.2013 - 09.2014
Practical Nursing
Prism Career
High School Diploma -
Overbrook Senior High School
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