Remolina Santos
Chesapeake
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Portsmouth
01.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Medication Nurse
Carrington Place
Chesapeake
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and patient needs.
- Monitored patient health for adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely medication delivery and compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized medication storage area following safety protocols.
- Participated in training new staff on medication administration procedures and policies.
- Prepared sterile solutions according to established protocols prior to administration of injections or infusions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA 01.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Sterile technique
- Lab specimen collection
- Training and mentoring
- Medication disposal
- Dosage calculation
- Parenteral medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
- Topical medication application
- Patient confidentiality
- Medication side effect management
- Acute care nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Continuing education
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
- Nominated as Daisy Awardee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University
01.2014 - 12.2018
Medication Nurse
Carrington Place
09.2012 - 01.2014