Samantha Santiago
Pennsauken
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Professional with extensive experience in direct patient care, clinical judgment, and HIPAA compliance. Proficient in developing individualized care plans and providing emotional support, aiming to improve patient outcomes through teamwork and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Key Nursing Agency
Voorhees, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and monitored patients' vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assist with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients on health management and wellness practices to promote recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Silver Healthcare
Cherry Hill, NJ
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Administered medications, treatments and monitored patients' vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering a positive environment for patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from patients and residents.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Arista Healthcare
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions and reported changes to appropriate medical personnel promptly.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff on policies, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented medication administration protocols to enhance safety and compliance across the unit.
- Evaluated nursing performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Assisted in developing operational strategies to improve overall efficiency of nursing services provided.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Powerback Rehabilitation-Total Rehab Center
Moorestown, NJ
10.2017 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices to promote recovery.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Powerback Rehabilitation
Moorestown, NJ
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities and promoting comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and communicating patient needs to nursing staff effectively.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises, ensuring adherence to prescribed protocols for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing efficiency and improving overall workflow in facility operations.
- Developed training materials for staff workshops focused on advanced caregiving techniques and safety measures.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Camden County College
Camden, NJHigh School Diploma -
Camden County Technical School
Pennsauken, NJ06-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Patient evaluations
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
Certification
APS IV Certification Training - [2020 Present]
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Key Nursing Agency
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Silver Healthcare
11.2025 - 01.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Arista Healthcare
01.2025 - 10.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Powerback Rehabilitation-Total Rehab Center
10.2017 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Powerback Rehabilitation
12.2016 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Camden County College
High School Diploma -
Camden County Technical School