Tiffany Santiago
Sewell,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in providing direct patient care in a respectful and considerate manner. Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care. Highly motivated, adaptable, and committed to personal growth and professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
- Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients struggling with feelings of distress or hopelessness due to their diagnosis.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for new nurses starting at the facility by providing guidance on proper protocols and procedures.
- Administered oral, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RN Supervisor
Tulip Special Care/ Arista Care at East Falls
09.2018 - Current
- Provide quality nursing care for patients requiring ventilators.
- Assess patients for any decline in condition, signs of change in condition, and development of skin breakdown.
- Communicate with staff, doctors, respiratory therapy, and family effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain accountability for controlled substances by reviewing inventory with another licensed nurse.
- Supervise the staff regarding work procedures.
- Experience with G, J, and Peg tube.
- Complete system assessments.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
Contract RN
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
AYA Healthcare
10.2021 - 04.2023
Contract RN
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Garden Spring Center
08.2016 - 05.2019
Immaculate Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
11.2014 - 05.2015
Scheduling Coordinator
Immaculate Mary Home
05.2011 - 11.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Immaculate Mary Home
Philadelphia , PA
12.2010 - 05.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, Co.10.2024
Associate - applied science-Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA07.2016
Associates - Cultural Science and Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2008
Skills
- Tracheostomy Patient Care
- Ventilator care
- Wound and burn care
- Dobhoff, G/J tube
- Wound VAC Application
- IV Therapy Administration
- Insertion of catheters, Foley, and suprapubic
- Psychiatric Care
- PPE use
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- PPE Compliance
- Verbal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- First Aid/CPR
- Excellent Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Calm Under Pressure
- Multitasking
- Care Plan Development
- Rehabilitation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 26NR2413440, NJ
- BLS Certification, Certified
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Contract RN
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
Contract RN
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
AYA Healthcare
10.2021 - 04.2023
RN Supervisor
Tulip Special Care/ Arista Care at East Falls
09.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Garden Spring Center
08.2016 - 05.2019
Immaculate Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
11.2014 - 05.2015
Scheduling Coordinator
Immaculate Mary Home
05.2011 - 11.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Immaculate Mary Home
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Registered Nurse, 26NR2413440, NJ
- BLS Certification, Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate - applied science-Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Prism Career Institute
Associates - Cultural Science and Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
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