Joseph Santos
Tarzana
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable Registered Nurse with a robust work ethic dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering positive outcomes. Aiming to leverage nursing and leadership experience to embrace new challenges while providing high-quality services to patients and families within a collaborative team environment. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective interactions with patients and colleagues. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination, consistently adaptable to dynamic healthcare settings while maintaining a strong focus on compassionate care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal treatment high-quality patient care in fast-paced medical environments.
- Streamlined patient assessment processes, improving overall workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Facilitated discussions in multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring patient needs were prioritized for optimal care coordination.
- Applied evidence-based methodologies to drive improvements in clinical outcomes within critical care settings.
- Nurtured strong professional relationships with healthcare providers and support staff to promote effective patient care collaboration.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy
- Facilitated patient and family education on health-related topics.
- Monitored and supported step-down and CSF drain patients to enhance patient outcomes and comfort.
- Executed patient progress updates and documentation in Epic EMR to ensure adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
California Rehabilitation Institute
Century City, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Administered patient assessments and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs, identified changes in patient conditions, and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve rehabilitation techniques and patient satisfaction.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Administered patient assessments to develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted care plans based on patient progress and feedback.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes, promoting adherence to rehabilitation protocols.
Facility Registered Nurse Supervisor
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center
Chatsworth, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assesses patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status
- Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan
- Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy
- Educates patients and their families on health-related issues
- Use Point Click Care EMR to start, update, and document patients’ progress as per plan of care.
- Recap physician’s orders monthly to update patients’ current plan of care.
Facility Registered Nurse Supervisor
Thousand Oaks Post Acute
Thousand Oaks, CA
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic tests to evaluate patient health status.
- Executed precise administration of medications and treatments in accordance with established healthcare standards.
- Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan
- Managed a team of LVNs and nursing assistants to maintain efficient workflow and support patient needs.
- Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
- Maintained accurate records of assessments and care to uphold regulatory standards and company policies.
- Educates patients and their families on health-related issues
- Use Point Click Care EMR to start, update, and document patients’ progress as per plan of care.
- Recap physician’s orders monthly to update patients’ current plan of care.
- Developed training programs for two new registered nurses, focusing on essential skills and best practices in patient care.
Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse
All Care – Amalfi
Woodland Hills, CA
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Administer medications and perform wound treatment to clients
- Re-assess patients to monitor improving or deteriorating conditions
- Transcribe physician’s orders, assists in admissions and discharges
- Supervise nursing aides as they complete their assigned tasks
- Perform and delegated tasks during emergency procedures within scope of practice
- Leadership Skills: Trained 2 new hires
Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse
Family Circle, CLHF Homes
North Hollywood, CA
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Administer medications and perform wound treatment to clients
- Re-assess patients to monitor improving or deteriorating conditions
- Transcribe physician’s orders, assists in admissions and discharges
- Supervise nursing aides as they complete their assigned tasks
- Tracheotomy and Ventilator care, Sub-Acute experience
- Perform and delegated tasks during emergency procedures within scope of practice
- Leadership Skills: Trained 3 new hires
Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager & Visiting Nurse
A & C Health Care
Simi Valley, CA
12.2015 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with physician and hospice team members to ensure clients are receiving optimal care
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring alignment with medical guidelines and individual needs.
- Assessed patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical evaluations and feedback.
- Organize and prepare weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss and establish clients’ plan of care and ensured goals are up to date
- Participated in On-Call rotations and provided direct patient care and services after hours
- Transcribe physician’s orders and notes
- Coordinate clients’ plan of care with field staff
Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse
Windsor Terrace
Van Nuys, CA
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Administered medications and performed wound treatment to clients
- Supervised a team of 3 Nursing Aides as they complete their assigned tasks
- Transcribed physician’s orders
- Performed emergency procedures within scope of practice
- Leadership Skills: Trained 5+ new hires
Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse
LifeHouse Maclay
Sylmar, CA
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Administered medications and performed wound treatment to clients
- Supervised a team of 3 Nursing Aides as they complete their assigned tasks
- Transcribed physician’s orders
- Performed emergency procedures within scope of practice
- Leadership Skills: Trained 3 new hires
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA10-2021
Vocational Nurse Licensure - undefined
Valley School of Allied Health
Reseda, CA01-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- 7 years of Vocational Nursing experience working with patients and knowledge of medical terminology
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Bilingual: English and Tagalog
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- CA Registered Nurse License #95268549 Expires April 2027
- ACLS Expires September 2027
- Pain Management Board Certified 2025
- Fire Safety Certification Services – Hospital Fire and Life Safety Expires August 2027
- NIHS Stroke Certification
- NDNQI Certification
Languages
Bilingual: English and Tagalog
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Rehabilitation Institute
09.2025 - Current
Facility Registered Nurse Supervisor
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Clinical Nurse II
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Facility Registered Nurse Supervisor
Thousand Oaks Post Acute
01.2022 - 11.2022
Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse
All Care – Amalfi
08.2019 - 01.2022
Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse
Family Circle, CLHF Homes
07.2017 - 08.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager & Visiting Nurse
A & C Health Care
12.2015 - 09.2018
Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse
Windsor Terrace
11.2014 - 07.2015
Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse
LifeHouse Maclay
01.2014 - 11.2014
Vocational Nurse Licensure - undefined
Valley School of Allied Health
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- ONEGeneration COVID-19 vaccine site, Volunteer, 2021-05
- Children's Hunger Fund, Volunteer, 2021-05, food packer
- Children's Hospital, Volunteer, 2020-09, COVID-19 screener