Anna Dominique Santos
Pueblo,CO
Summary
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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN - Emergency Department
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Contributed to reduced readmission rates through effective discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care techniques.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
RN - Accident and Emergency Department
London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
RN - Stroke Unit
London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
RN - Medical-Surgical Floor
The Medical City
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to diverse populations.
- Performed accurate documentation in electronic health records systems, upholding legal requirements while facilitating communication between healthcare team members.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care by effectively communicating with healthcare providers during shift handoffs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing evidence-based solutions to improve patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels of patients within an assigned caseload.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Bonifacio St, Baguio, 2600 Benguet, Philippines03.2014
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
RN - Emergency Department
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
RN - Accident and Emergency Department
London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust
09.2019 - 01.2023
RN - Stroke Unit
London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust
02.2018 - 08.2019
RN - Medical-Surgical Floor
The Medical City
05.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
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