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Education
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References
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Patricia Santana

Miami,FL

Summary

Dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse skilled in patient triage, emergency response, and medication administration. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective care coordination and mentorship.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
03.2025 - Current
  • Currently serving at Jackson Memorial Hospital, one of the most diverse and high-volume trauma centers in the nation, treating a high-acuity patient population from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Member of the Unit-Based Practice Council for the Emergency Department, where staff collaboratively share insights and concerns related to patient care and departmental operations, working together to identify solutions and improve overall quality and efficiency.
  • Participate in continuous education and training to stay current with best practices in emergency nursing.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Kendall HCA Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered high-quality emergency nursing care in a Level 1 Trauma Center, triaging adult and pediatric patients, administering medications, and providing compassionate support to patients and their families.
  • Collaborated with physicians, specialists, and staff to develop and implement patient-centered care plans, resulting in reduced hospital stays and improved patient conditions.
  • Assessed and monitored multiple patients simultaneously, ensuring prompt interventions and stabilization.
  • Effectively managed rapid or developing, emergent situations.

Substitute Teacher/After-Care Leader

Gulliver Preparatory School
Coral Gables, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Observed children, recorded activities, maintained daily records, and created safe environments during activities, meals, and recess.
  • Conquered challenges of working with students with learning disabilities to attain exceptional student achievement.

Assistant

NonStop PhysioTherapy
Miami, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted patients with stretches, exercises, and pain management.
  • Documented the physician dictated, patient history, physical examination, family, social, and past medical history.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Miami
Coral Gables
12-2023

Bachelors of Science - Biology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05-2022

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Patient Triage
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Medication administration
  • Care coordination
  • Electronic health records - Cerner and MediTech
  • Trauma assessment
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - RN9652753
  • ACLS, BLS, PALS - American Heart Association
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course - ENA
  • Emergent Nursing Pediatric Course - ENA
  • CITI Certified
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certified
  • FEMA Certified

References

  • Saily Perla: 305-300-8609, Oncology Nurse - University of Miami Hospital
  • Wellington Vazquez: 786-315-7915, Emergency Registered Nurse - Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Alexis Rangel: 305-338-1334, Trauma Nurse Manager - HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
  • Olubenga Dada: 305-213-7874, Emergency Room Director - HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Jackson Memorial Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Kendall HCA Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2025

Substitute Teacher/After-Care Leader

Gulliver Preparatory School
01.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant

NonStop PhysioTherapy
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Miami

Bachelors of Science - Biology

Florida International University