Sheryl Santos
Oakhurst,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient assessments and direct patient care, honed at Genesis Health Care. Excelled in administering medications and IVs, ensuring high standards of infection control, and enhancing patient recovery outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional collaboration skills with physicians, significantly improving patient care efficiency. Skilled in both critical thinking and wound care management, consistently prioritizing patient safety and recovery. 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Genesis Health Care
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Family Clinic Inc.
Manila, Philippines10.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Physical assessments
- Taking vitals
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Administering immunizations
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
Adult CPR/AED
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Multi-state License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Genesis Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Family Clinic Inc.
Similar Profiles
Angela CowgerAngela Cowger
Director of Post Acute Partnerships at Genesis Health CareDirector of Post Acute Partnerships at Genesis Health Care
Kelley MarcumKelley Marcum
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator at Genesis Health CareLicensed Nursing Home Administrator at Genesis Health Care
Karen BerryKaren Berry
Sr Payroll Analyst at Genesis Health CareSr Payroll Analyst at Genesis Health Care