Priscilla Santo
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 6-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Kind and compassionate professional.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Darthmouth Hitchock Medical Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
RN, Neuro Surgery
University of Virginia Medical Center
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Cared for patients with traumatic brain injuries post craniotomy's and post-surgical diskectomy's with lumbar drains
- Provided care for patients with neck dissections, post tracheostomy and laryngoscopy
- Monitored and assessed patients with post-surgical flap sites
- Educated patients on their new airway management and care
- Monitored intercranial pressure pumps
- Managed patients on patient-controlled analgesia pumps and epidural pumps
- Cared from patient with spinal cord injuries assisting with ADLS, bowel management and blood pressure control.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Baycare Mease Countryside
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Advancements from Clinical Nurse Resident to Clinical Nurse 2
- Assessing patients and monitoring on-going changes in condition
- Performing life-saving measures/procedure such as titrating medications and other diagnostic testing
- Managing Vacuumed assisted wound closures and dressing changes
- Teaching patients about management of their new or chronic condition as well as management of medications
- Established treatment plans and coordinated care in collaboration with a wide array of health care
- Recovered and treated patients from PACU after colectomies, appendectomies, carotid endarterectomy and many other surgical procedures.
Education
ADN Nursing -
Galen College of nursing
St. Petersburg, Florida08.2018
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Florida, 9498955, 07/31/2024
Primary Specialty
Acute Care
Bio
Dedicated, experienced, and compassionate acute care Nurse with 6 years of experience providing care to patients across country. Skilled in assessing and addressing patients health needs. Coordinating care with interdisciplinary team and providing patient education. Passionate for making patients feel safe and cared for during their hospital stay.
References
Brandon Eves, Assistant Manager - University of Virginia Medical Center, bge5z@uvahealth.org, (434) 982-0866, True, Charlottesville, VA
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Darthmouth Hitchock Medical Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
RN, Neuro Surgery
University of Virginia Medical Center
02.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Baycare Mease Countryside
10.2018 - 01.2022
ADN Nursing -
Galen College of nursing
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