Zaray Santiago
Hobe Sound,FL
Summary
Patient -oriented and self-driven individual with well-developed clinical skills and the important ability to operate both independently and in fast-paced team environment.Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN BURN
Health Trust Staffing
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN Adult Crisis Unit
New Horizon of the Treasure Coast
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare, PULMONARY STEP
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Pulmonary unit care for patients on ventilators, with chest tubes, trachs and diseases of the lungs
- Registered nurse responsibilities include all aspects of patient care
- This care includes
- Monitor patient vital signs
- Maintain medical records and report abnormalities during the treatment process
- Administer prescribed medication to the patients
- Start and/or check IV drips
- Oversee the management of respiratory devices and ensure they are properly working
- Provide aid to medical professionals and communicate patient care needs to ensure proper medical care and attention
- Perform other pulmonary care responsibilities as required
Patient Care Technician
St. Lucie Medical
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Performs patient care under supervision of nurse
- Obtains and records vital signs
- Bathes, dresses/undresses patients and assist with personal hygiene
- Transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments
- Assists patients in ambulating
- Performs nonsterile dressing changes
- Passes and collects bed pans
- Changes bed linens
- Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
- Provides age and culturally appropriate care
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Your Life Memory Care
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted residents with performing activities and simple treatments as indicated in service plans
- Supported residents with emotional health and/or behavioral issues as specified in service plans
- Observed and reported resident issues (as listed in Observation and Reporting sections of PersonalCare Specialist Resource and in service plans) to LPN (if on duty) or Medication Attendant as implied in services plans.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martin Nursing and Rehab
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided non-residential services including, but not limited to, washing wheelchairs and cleaning patientareas in compliance with infection control procedures
- Made routine rounds for each assigned patient in accordance with established procedures
- Ensured patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials
- Safely transported patients and answered residents' call lights and requests
- Accurately recorded observations of patients to the nursing supervisor
- Made sure the patients' room was cleanly and organized
- Efficiently changed bed clothes and collected soiled laundry.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
09.2024
Associate - Nursing Program
HCI COLLEGE
West Palm Beach, FL08.2020
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Infection Control Training
- Compassionate and Caring
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Chart Updating
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Document Control
Certification
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN BURN
Health Trust Staffing
10.2023 - 05.2024
RN Adult Crisis Unit
New Horizon of the Treasure Coast
09.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare, PULMONARY STEP
04.2021 - 04.2023
Patient Care Technician
St. Lucie Medical
07.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Your Life Memory Care
10.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martin Nursing and Rehab
01.2018 - 06.2018
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
Associate - Nursing Program
HCI COLLEGE
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