Monica Santiago, BSN, RN, PCCN, SCRN

Experience

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  Washington Hospital Healthcare System

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2011

  Front Desk Volunteer

  • Receive and distribute pharmaceuticals, medical records, and medical charts• Handle incoming calls from the hospital and clients and respond to queries while providing service • Aid visitors with information while directing them around the hospital

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  University of San Francisco

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2015

  • Simulate various client scenarios for undergraduate and master's nursing students to utilize past clinical experiences seen in the OB/maternity and pediatric settings• Operate Laerdal SimMan3G Mannequin, including computer hardware, props, mannequins, and audio-visual systems to simulate a lifelike patient in order for students to practice head to toe assessments • Play the role of the patient during simulation to teach students how to use effective communication skills which includes and therapeutic communication and SBAR Show less

  • Simulation Technician

    Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Graduate Admissions Student Assistant

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Community Desk Assisant

    Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Student Caller and University Representative

    Aug 2011 - Sept 2013

  • Showroom Host

    Sept 2011 - May 2012

  • Cardio and Weight Room Assistant

    Aug 2011 - May 2012
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  Vector Marketing

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  Receptionist

  • Greet clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner• Answer telephone calls quickly and efficiently• Schedule future appointments for job interviews

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  San Mateo Medical Center

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Student Nurse Intern

  • Obtain vital signs, weights, and urine specimens of patients• Monitored patient conditions during initial assessment and reported changes to the nursing staff• Accomplished several projects such as reorganizing supplies in the exam rooms and reorganizing file cabinets in the nursing station to better assist physicians and nurses during procedures

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  Duke University Hospital

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  Clinical Nurse II on Neuroscience/Neurosurgery Step-Down

  • Directs patient care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary staff to find solutions to a variety of complex patient needs in a 3-4 patient acuity load• Prioritizes nursing care for patients with neurological disorders, traumatic brain injuries, status post thrombolytic agent administration, and neurosurgeries, as well as stroke patients requiring telemetry monitoring in a Level I trauma center• Operates ICP monitoring devices, ventricular drains, and assesses for acute changes in neurological status Show less

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  Stanford Health Care

  Jul 2017 - now

  Clinical Nurse IV

  L4 to L6 Neurosurgery AAU, Alaris Pump and Epic SuperUser, 500P Champion, Magnet and Professional Growth Chair of L4 Shared Leadership, Resource Nurse, Float Nurse, Founding Member of Alpha Alpha Lambda at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, TSAM Preceptor, L6 Unit Chair of Shared Leadership