Tammy Santoro
Maple Shade Township,NJ
Summary
Internal applicant with a decade of experience in emergency nursing, clinical leadership, and acute care delivery. Proven ability to manage high-acuity patient populations and contribute to departmental excellence through patient safety, education, and performance improvement. Currently seeking transfer to day shift position, bringing an internal reputation for excellence, patient-centered care, and strong team collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
02.2023 - Current
- Enhances patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Implements strategies and coordinates resources effectively to manage large influxes of patients, reduce time to treatment and disposition, while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Elevates team performance by collaborating with providers and offering leadership and mentorship to nursing staff during medical codes and critical incidents.
- Ensures smooth transitions of care between EMS, the Emergency Department, and inpatient units through effective communication strategies.
School Nurse
East Windsor Regional
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
Clinical Care Manager /Staff RN
Lourdes Satellite ED
09.2014 - 07.2019
- Led a care team of 40 staff in a 12-bed satellite ED specializing in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
- Served as a resource for less experienced nurses, offering guidance in clinical decision-making processes.
- Reviewed metrics and adjusted strategies to consistently surpass benchmarks.
- Optimized patient admission and transfer processes, reducing delays.
- Collaborated with hospital leadership, nursing staff and first responders to implement LVAD emergency protocols.
RN Admissions Coordinator
Bayada Home Health Care
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team implement effective, safe, attainable, and cost effective treatment plans
- Maintained low hospital re-admission admission rate in the management of chronic diseases with high readmission rate such as COPD and CHF
- Managed chronic care of wound vacs, colostomy and tracheostomy care, nephrostomy tube maintenance and pleurovac management
- Chronic management of coagulation studies and titration, milrinone infusions and midline vascular access.
- Emphasized patient and family education to facilitate independent care.
RN - Emergency Department
Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County
06.2006 - 03.2013
- Gained clinical experience and professional development in nursing roles from Nurse Extern to Preceptor, to Charge Nurse
- Earned a reputation for efficient and creative resource utilization and successful management of competing priorities while facilitating safe, quality patient throughput in a busy emergency setting
- Active participant in multiple unit improvement initiatives that focused on patient and staff safety, patient satisfaction and evidence based practice
Education
BSN - Nursing
Liberty University
12.2017
Diploma in Nursing - RN
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
03-2006
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- ESI triage assessment
- Epic EHR system
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Board Certified Emergency Nurse (BCEN)
Professional References
- Denise Johnson, BSN, RN, CEN, NJ Department of Health, 609-724-5345, denise.e.johnson@dhs.state.nj.us
- Mark Adelung, PhD, RN, CEN, Stockton University, 732-330-7480, mark.adelung@stockton.edu
- Jamie Bricker, BSN, RN, CEN, Virtua Lourdes Willingboro, 609-367-3030, jamie.e.bricker@gmail.com
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
- CEN
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
02.2023 - Current
School Nurse
East Windsor Regional
09.2019 - 02.2023
Clinical Care Manager /Staff RN
Lourdes Satellite ED
09.2014 - 07.2019
RN Admissions Coordinator
Bayada Home Health Care
03.2013 - 09.2014
RN - Emergency Department
Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County
06.2006 - 03.2013
BSN - Nursing
Liberty University
Diploma in Nursing - RN
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
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