Yashley Santana
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with a track record of delivering high-quality care and leading nursing teams to achieve patient care goals. Strong commitment to driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SCI & Rehab Registered Nurse
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
SCI Clinical Care Coordinator
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized, coordinated, and monitored patient care services to ensure efficiency and quality for Spinal Cord Injury patients.
- Assessed patient physical, psychological, social, and environmental needs, developed individualized plans of care, and monitored outcomes to ensure effective delivery of health care services.
- Provided case management services, including assisting with referrals, authorizations, eligibility verification, benefits coordination, and scheduled follow-up appointments before discharge for continuing care.
- Identified potential barriers that may interfere with meeting desired goals; provided resources needed to overcome those barriers.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute or sub-acute levels of care to home or community settings.
- Provided education to patients and families about disease processes and self-care management techniques.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings by providing input to the healthcare team to maximize collaborative efforts toward successful outcome plans for each client served.
Medical Support Assistant (HUC)
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Greeted patients and visitors, verified patient information, and scheduled appointments, consults, or transportation.
- Performed clerical tasks, such as answering phones, filing records, scheduling tests, preparing charts, and performing bed movements.
- Ordered office supplies as necessary to ensure adequate stock levels for daily operations.
- Prepared referral letters for specialist consultations following established protocols.
- Scheduled surgeries and procedures according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all required documents are completed accurately before submitting them to appropriate departments.
Health Support Specialist
Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough County
Tampa, FL
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted intake interviews to assess patient eligibility for services or programs offered by the WIC organization.
- Documented patient information, determination of eligibility, advising of participant's rights and obligations with the program, and issuing benefits.
- Acquire weight and height measurements on women, children, and infants.
- Performed Hematocrit and hemoglobin testing and updated vaccination records.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico 05-2017
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Discharge coordination
- Health screening
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Planning
- Intravenous therapy
- Disease management programs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Critical Thinking Skills
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- RN Florida License
- BLS Certification
Accomplishments
- Yellow Belt Project with the collaboration of Stryker with the goal of decrease the treatment cost of HAP at the James A. Haley Veteran Hospital.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SCI Clinical Care Coordinator
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
02.2024 - 07.2024
SCI & Rehab Registered Nurse
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Medical Support Assistant (HUC)
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2021
Health Support Specialist
Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough County
01.2020 - 10.2020
- RN Florida License
- BLS Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
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