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Rose Santamaria

Carson ,WA

Summary

Determined nursing professional bringing 14+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients in a array of diverse settings. Knowledgeable and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Care Manager

Hood River Post Acute
08.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily care needs of resident caseload.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to resident needs and preferences.
  • Trained and mentored staff in best practices for residents complex care needs.
  • Evaluated care delivery effectiveness through regular assessments, adjusting strategies for improved outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive health services for residents.

Resident Care Manager

Hood River Post Acute
08.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily care needs of resident caseload.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to resident needs and preferences.
  • Trained and mentored staff in best practices for residents complex care needs.
  • Evaluated care delivery effectiveness through regular assessments, adjusting strategies for improved outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive health services for residents.

Travel Nurse

Get MED Staffing
07.2019 - 08.2025

. Hood River Post Acute 2/2025-8/2025- Transitioned to permanent staff.

. Marquis Autumn Hills Memory Care 10/2024-2/2025

· Samaritan (orthopedic surgery, Podiatry, urgent care, Primary Care) 07/2019-06/2021, 02/2023- 10/2024

· Larkin Chase Skilled nursing 04/2020-05/2020

· Marquis Autumn Hills Memory Care 06/2021-02/2023

  • Coordinate care for patients assigned to clinic, reviewing and informing patients of resulted lab-work such as: Normal lab results/ abnormal lab results
  • Gathering vital triaging information that will assist Provider in creating plan of care
  • Following each patient’s individualized care plan
  • Medication management and administration (including insulin sliding scale) monitoring vitals, wound care/ g-tube care/ trach care, ADL care
  • Assisting and informing patients of any pre/post-surgery management and education of medications and surgery site, gathering vital triaging information pre/ post-surgery if patient conditions changes, are concerns
  • Recognizing and incorporating the use of behavioral management therapeutic techniques in patient interactions when dealing with anxiety, confusion, and confrontation; in particular, those with a potential for violence

Psychiatric Nurse

Oregon State Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Medical: Critical nursing care: following each patient’s individualized care plan
  • Medication management and administration (including DM care), taking and monitoring vitals, wound care, ADL care, specimen collection, intake/output monitoring, seclusion and seclusion/restraint protocol
  • Recognizing and incorporating the use of behavioral management therapeutic techniques in patient interactions when dealing with anxiety, conflict and confrontation; in particular, those with a potential for violence
  • Intervening with patients using the least restrictive means for out-of-control behavior under the direction of the Physician, RN or other designated professional

Per-diem LPN

Maxim Health Care
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Per diem work in SNF: following each patient’s individualized care plan
  • Medication management and administration (including insulin sliding scale), taking and monitoring vitals, wound care, wound VAC care, G-tube care, Trach care, ADL care
  • Contract work with Oregon State Hospital: Recognizing and incorporating the use of behavioral management therapeutic techniques in patient interactions when dealing with anxiety, conflict and confrontation; in particular, those with a potential for violence
  • Intervening with patients using the least restrictive means for out-of-control behavior under the direction of the Physician, RN or other designated professional

Cardiothoracic Surgery Lead LPN

OHSU CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Coordinate care for patients whom are or will be scheduled for surgery
  • Assisting and informing patients of any pre/post-surgery management and education of medications and surgery site, gathering vital triaging information pre/ post-surgery if patient conditions changes, are concerns

LPN/Panel Care Coordinator

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Coordinate care for patients assigned to clinic, reviewing and informing patients of resulted lab-work such as: Normal lab results, abnormal lab results
  • Gathering vital triaging information that will assist Provider in creating plan of care
  • Assisting patients in medication management and education
  • Coordinating and tracking of controlled substances prescribed by Provider
  • Coordinate patient care for any and all needs at can be addressed in a clinic setting
  • Assisting team RN by providing additional information and education when directed
  • Practicing efficient time management and organization with appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills to deliver safe and quality care
  • Delivering age and culturally competent care to a wide variety of patients requiring different needs
  • Effectively communicated with other health care professionals

LPN

Interim Home Health Care
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Performing critical nursing care following each patient’s individualized care plan in their home
  • Tasks included but not limited to: Medication management, monitoring vitals and CIC
  • Wound care/ G-tube care/ Trach care
  • ADL care, following PT and OT for restorative care
  • Finishing all appropriately assigned task to me by my Clinical Administrator

LPN Charge Nurse for SNF/ICF

Holladay Park Plaza
08.2012 - 02.2013
  • Applied all knowledge and skills attained from previous clinical rotations
  • Applied critical care nursing skills such as: Patient assessments, medication administration, wound care/ ostomy care, trach care
  • Finishing any and all tasks within my scope of practice assigned to me by my Director of Nursing and Administrator

Resident Care Coordinator/LPN

Raleigh Hills Assisted Living/Enhanced Care Unit
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Knowledgeable in creating patient assessments, service plans, change in condition
  • Scheduling and organizing the monthly Med Aide and Caregiver work schedule
  • Finishing any and all tasks within my scope of practice assigned to me by my Director of Nursing and Administrator

Education

Certification of Licensed Practical Nurse -

Angeles College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA
01-2010

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Patient Education
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Care Coordination
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Infection Control
  • Training staff
  • Privacy and confidentiality

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Resident Care Manager

Hood River Post Acute
08.2025 - Current

Resident Care Manager

Hood River Post Acute
08.2025 - Current

Travel Nurse

Get MED Staffing
07.2019 - 08.2025

Psychiatric Nurse

Oregon State Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2019

Per-diem LPN

Maxim Health Care
05.2017 - 12.2017

Cardiothoracic Surgery Lead LPN

OHSU CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
06.2016 - 06.2017

LPN/Panel Care Coordinator

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
07.2014 - 06.2016

LPN

Interim Home Health Care
01.2013 - 06.2014

LPN Charge Nurse for SNF/ICF

Holladay Park Plaza
08.2012 - 02.2013

Resident Care Coordinator/LPN

Raleigh Hills Assisted Living/Enhanced Care Unit
03.2011 - 03.2012

Certification of Licensed Practical Nurse -

Angeles College of Nursing

Personal Information

License: LIC 201130478LPN

References

  • Karen Arpag, RN DNS, Hood River Post Acute, (541) 490-0731
  • Angela Snidow, LPN, Samaritan Lincoln City Medical Center, (541) 729-2253
  • Stacy Callahan, RN, Samaritan Lincoln City Medical Center, (972) 989-5502