LEAH RECCA F. SANTOS
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Umm Alquwain, UAE
A passionate, experienced ED registered nurse with a reputation for fostering the dignity and value of each patient, providing emotional and professional support while collaborating with other members of the interdisciplinary team and families to provide a holistic, individualized client care.
WORK EXPERIENCES
ED STAFF NURSE (Full-time) June 24, 2018 up to present
Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital
Al Salamah, Umm alquwain, United Arab Emirates
Core Responsibilities:
AS A STAFF NURSE
Performs Triage using the Emergency Severity Index
Prepares and administers medications (PO, SC, IM, IV, PR, IO)
Provides IV therapy, Inserts and maintains IV cannulation to patients of all ages
Performs wound and burn care
Assists in emergency procedures such as: suturing and conscious sedation
Initiates patient and family education
Manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely
AS AN INFECTION CONTROL LINK NURSE
Acts as a link between ED staff nurses and the infection control team
Increases awareness of ED staff regarding infection control issues
Motivates ED staff to improve infection control practices
Provides competency and training for new staff regarding infection control policies and procedures
Collects, records and submit ED staff hand hygiene compliance monitoring the effectiveness
ED CHARGE NURSE (Full-time) February 12, 2012 – May 29, 2018
Saudi-German Hospital
Albarsha 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Core Responsibilities:
AS A CHARGE NURSE
Demonstrates leadership and priority setting skills in the coordination of administrative and patient care responsibilities for assigned shift
Provides direction to the staff and assists them in the execution of their responsibilities
Coordinates admissions to the Unit and transfers from the Unit to all involved service providers
Assists other staff members in improving their assessment skills, giving input when the need is identified
Updates Departmental Policies when necessary
AS AN EDUCATION LINK NURSE
Provides schedule for the educational improvement of the staffs
Provides general competency courses, as well as ones specialized for ED
Orients new staff at appropriate levels
Responsible for auditing ED files for KPIs
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR I (Full-time) June 2007 - February 09, 2012
Bataan Peninsula State University
Balanga City, Bataan
Core Responsibilities:
Teach clinical skills and nursing theory to students in laboratory, lecture, long-term and acute care settings
Monitor students in off-campus clinical experiences on clinical care, surgical, medical, and ambulatory units of local hospitals
Apply and support the principals of collaboration, creativity in interaction, and critical thinking with students and colleagues
Participate as a member of working committees dealing with instruction, student matters and/or district related concerns.
LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (UAE/ Ministry of Health)
Registered Nurse (Philippines/ Professional Regulations Commission)
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Nursing – Bataan Peninsula State University, Philippines (2008-2011)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Bataan Peninsula State University, Philippines (2003-2007)