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REBECCA SANTIAGO

Levittown

Summary

Compassionate Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in post-anesthesia care, pain management techniques, and patient education. Excels in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient recovery and support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Island Eye Surgicenter
Westbury
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided pre-operative care to patients by conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs, medical histories, placing IVs and administering medications.
  • Monitored patients during their recovery from anesthesia in order to ensure safety and comfort levels were maintained.
  • Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
  • Conducted post-surgery follow ups with patients over the phone or via email in order to monitor progress.

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit

St. Joseph Hospital
Bethpage
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Care for patients via 1:6 ratio on a 36 bed Surgical Unit with an emphasis on pre and post operative cases (ex: cardiac, GI, GU, pulmonary, orthopedic surgeries)
  • Provide direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes

CLINICAL INTAKE COORDINATOR

Lager Counseling Services
Wantagh
02.2021 - 04.2024
  • Created detailed reports regarding patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, medications, and other relevant information
  • Assessed eligibility criteria for specific programs such as Medicaid or Medicare coverage
  • Performed in-depth research on insurance companies for prior authorization purposes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
08-2025

Associate Degree in Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College
Garden City
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts And Science - Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY, US
05.2019

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic health records
  • IV therapy management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Collaboration with teams

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - New York State
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Timeline

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Island Eye Surgicenter
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit

St. Joseph Hospital
06.2024 - 12.2024

CLINICAL INTAKE COORDINATOR

Lager Counseling Services
02.2021 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Empire State College

Associate Degree in Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College

Bachelor of Arts And Science - Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
REBECCA SANTIAGO