JENNIFER DESANTIS
Oakhurst
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in patient evaluations, intravenous therapy, and clinical documentation. Committed to providing high-quality care and effective patient education in diverse medical settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Los Banos
04.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care in medical-surgical units, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments accurately.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing and preventing infections.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information efficiently.
- Mentored junior nurses, sharing knowledge on best practices in patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, applying critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
North Point Surgery Center
Fresno
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted surgical team by preparing and organizing instruments and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols in the operating room.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to provide patient support before surgery.
- Maintained a sterile environment by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces regularly.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate surgical tasks.
- Observed procedures closely to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
- Updated patient records accurately to reflect pre-operative assessments and conditions.
- Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to operating room processes.
Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
Madera
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Interviewing patient pre-operation and post-operation
- Keeping track and conducting an inventory of supplies and equipment used during and after the surgical procedure
- Ensuring that surgical asepsis is adhered to during the surgical procedure per AORN standards
- Assisting in maintaining the airway during anesthesia
- Escorting patients to the recovery room post-operation
- Recording every aspect of an operation, including the names and titles of those performing the surgery, the tools used, the amount of anesthetic a patient received and how long the surgery took
Registered Nurse
Mission Viejo Surgery Center
Mission Viejo
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Checking patients in for surgery
- Ensuring patient completed Informed Consent Waiver
- Pre-procedure protocol
- Starting Intravenous Therapy
- Assisting surgeon with procedure
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Pre-procedure: scrubbing, circulating, monitoring electrophysiology cases (oblations, pacemakers)
- Cardiac intervention cases
- Stent placements
- Angioplasty
- LVAD (Left-ventricular assistive device)
- Post-Procedure: monitoring patient outcome, vitals, patient teaching and discharge.
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Post Open-Heart Surgery/CABG care
- Monitoring for cardiac issues including arrhythmias, CHF, PVD, post-CVA and post-Cardiac procedures.
- Prepping patients for open heart surgery and cardiac procedures.
- Administering medications and maintaining intravenous therapy
- Patient family teaching for cardiac wellness
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Assisting nurses with vital signs of patients
- Aid with daily activities including ambulating, cleaning, and feeding patients.
- Charting vital signs, intake and output, and patients progress.
- Support in wound care changes.
- Working on a multi-disciplinary team and patient care
Education
Master’s Degree - Nursing
West Coast University
05.2022
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
11.2020
Registered Nursing Program -
Saddleback College
01.1999
Skills
- Patient Evaluations
- Intravenous Therapy
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Cardiovascular lab experience
- Practices Sterile Procedures
- Teaching experience with Diabetic Patients
- Teaching experience with Cardiovascular Patients
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Wound care management
- Surgical assistance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control practices
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Nutritional Wellness
- Traveling
References
- DR. FRANCIS WIEDERMAN, EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN, 303-909-4837, 1footup@yahoo.com
- EILEEN O’CONNOR, REGISTERED NURSE, 949-370-6213, Eocrn@yahoo.com
- SHERRY BAKKE, DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, 559-901-0113, sbakke@maderahospital.org
- TRACY MURPHY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 949-689-5037, Tracymurphylaw@gmail.com
Certification
- ACLS/BLS/PALS current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
04.2023 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
North Point Surgery Center
03.2023 - 08.2024
Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Mission Viejo Surgery Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
Master’s Degree - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Registered Nursing Program -
Saddleback College
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