SUSANNA SANTOS
Registered Nurse
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Registered Nurse with Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and five years of healthcare experience. Highly knowledgeable in medical terminology, clinical nursing skills, applying the nursing process, and documenting patient care while maintaining infection control. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in healthcare setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Private, Home Health Nurse
Private
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management.
Home Health Aide
Home Care Assistance
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Bathing, dressing, physical transfers, and care for patients
- Observations discussions with supervisor or case manager
- Record keeping patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2022
Skills
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Fluent in Spanish
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills
- Wound Care
Affiliations
- Member of Nursing Association
- Member of National Honor Society of Leadership and Success
- Dean List 2021-2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2023 - Current
Private, Home Health Nurse
Private
08.2021 - 04.2023
Home Health Aide
Home Care Assistance
10.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
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