Samantha Sta. Ana
Diamond Bar,,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a progressive career in direct patient care and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure, adeptly handle challenging patients and families, and navigate high-stress situations. Known for consistently building strong connections with staff, patients, and their families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and the delivery of excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
09.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to thoroughly assess patients and deliver appropriate medications and treatments while monitoring responses and managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Precepted student nurses and RN residents, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Assumed role as Resource Nurse by working closely with the charge nurse to support unit while providing assistance to staff in various clinical tasks.
- Participated in Staff Education Committee and identified educational needs of nurses and planned education days that highlight specific topics surrounding patient care.
- Served as unit's Magnet champion and educated staff on Magnet hospital accreditation and prepared staff for the ANCC Magnet site visit.
- Facilitated the integration of new unit nurses by providing comprehensive orientation in proper techniques, care standards, operational policy and procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients and families by communicating care preferences to physicians and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Care Partner
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to nurse, highlighting changes from prior measurements.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the nurse.
- Assisted patients with feedings and maintained patient stability by checking weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assumed role as unit secretary by informing nurses of any abnormal vitals on healthcare monitor, promptly answered call lights, and prepared unit for the oncoming shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Skills
- Basic and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Patient Assessment and Medical Management
- Emergency Response
- Precepting
Awards
Received Great Catch Award for August 2022 from the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety team after discovering a patient's maintenance IV fluid rate was more than double the correct rate. Immediately reported finding to the physician and the order was corrected to reflect the correct rate prior to starting fluids. Filled out an iReport to bring awareness to the situation and promote patient safety.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
09.2016 - Current
Care Partner
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
08.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Los Angeles
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