Provide high-quality, first-hand experience, mentorship, and world-class education to patients and nurses to help extend lives and expand possibilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU 2 Operations Clinician/Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, USA
01.2019 - Current
Aided in establishing this new MICU by onboarding and educating nurses.
Role responsibilities include advanced CRRT troubleshooting, advanced hemodynamics including PA catheters, line management care, targeted temperature management, sepsis, and perioperative care.
Responsible for scheduling, payroll submission, disciplinary actions and quality assurance.
Recognized and awarded 2022 Nurse of the Year by my peers.
STICU Quality Clinician/Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, USA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Leadership role with the added responsibility of enhancing the unit’s standard of care to improve quality metrics while providing world class care.
Daily infection prevention and environment of care rounds.
This role had a direct impact in decreasing CLABSI/CAUTI rates through continuous mentorship and collaborative nursing care.
Registered Nurse- Surgical Trauma ICU
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, USA
01.2012 - 01.2017
Critical care RN in a Level One Trauma Center specializing in orthopaedic trauma, neurotrauma, abdominal transplant surgery and general surgery.
Excel in the use of multiple modalities such as CRRT (Prismaflex and NxStage) both at the bedside and the OR, invasive hemodynamics (swan catheters, FloTrac, hemisphere monitor), level one rapid infuser, titration of multiple vasoactive and inotropic medications, EVD drains, and ICP monitors.
Preceptor to nurses and students while also being a staff charge nurse.
Patient Care Technician
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, USA
01.2004 - 01.2011
Assist the nurse with patient care such as bathing, bed changes, and repositioning.
Responsible for maintaining a clean unit, stocking supplies in patient rooms, and assisting with procedures.
Take vital signs, blood draws, and accuchecks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL
01.2011
Skills
Nursing Leadership
Nursing Education
Certification
BLS, American Heart Association, 12/31/25
ACLS, American Heart Association, 12/31/25
CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 05/31/27
References
Linda Desantis, BSN, RN, CCRN, Senior Nurse Manager, Medical ICU 2, 1 Tampa General Hospital Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, 813-493-8849
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