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Marigold Santos

La Mirada

Summary

Registered Nurse seeking acceptance for further growth in nursing to provide patient centric care, and safe healthcare services while also offering experience as a former Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), and 2 years of experience as RN. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (DOU/Step Down)

Huntington Health Hospital
Pasadena
09.2024 - Current
  • Experienced in closely monitoring blood pressure and using vasopressors to maintain target BP levels in patients with shock or hypotension.
  • Support patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including initiation, weaning, and troubleshooting of ventilator settings.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and changes in patient status.
  • Participate in hospital and unit-based committees aimed at enhancing patient care quality, improving clinical outcomes, and advancing Magnet status.

Registered Nurse (CVDOU)

PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Collaborate with physicians on quickly assessing patients and delivering appropriate treatment with rapid changes.
  • Take care of cardiothoracic patients with chest tubes, ventilators, and status post cardiac procedures with telemonitor.
  • Precept new graduate nurses and nursing students as a day shift nurse.

Registered Nurse

St. Catherine's Healthcare
Fullerton
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, mental, and emotional health upon admission and routinely thereafter.
  • Administer medications, including oral, intravenous, and subcutaneous, following proper protocols.
  • Provide education to patients and families on managing medical conditions, promoting wellness, and enhancing quality of life.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.

Certified Nurse Assistant / Hospitality Aide (CNA)

St. Catherine's Healthcare
Fullerton
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Assist 9-12 geriatric patients with feedings and activities of daily living.
  • Monitored intake and output of patients to achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained cleanliness and environmental safety of patients' room.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Reported any changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising nurse.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
04.2023

Pre-Nursing Studies -

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
12.2020

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS
  • Fire Safety
  • Flex Ed Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
  • EMR Systems: EPIC/Point-Click Care/AllScripts
  • Time management
  • Vasopressor management
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Cardiothoracic chest tube management
  • Patient and family education
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaboration with physicians

Certification

  • CA Licensed Registered Nurse – #95336006
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - #2454140251399
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) -#255402018604
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - #235428425150
  • Hospital Fire Safety
  • Flex Ed. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

Languages

Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Registered Nurse (DOU/Step Down)

Huntington Health Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse (CVDOU)

PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse

St. Catherine's Healthcare
05.2023 - 08.2023

Certified Nurse Assistant / Hospitality Aide (CNA)

St. Catherine's Healthcare
08.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

Pre-Nursing Studies -

Fullerton College
Marigold Santos