Elizabeth Santos
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Tamuning,Guam
Summary
Compassionate Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with three years of experience in a primary care setting and two years in an outpatient Cardiology clinic. Committed to providing safe, effective, ethical and high quality care to the Adult/Geriatric population while serving as an advocate, educator, leader in achieving patient and family health goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Pacific Cardiology Consultants
Tamuning, Guam
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborates closely and serves as an extender for the Cardiologist in the evaluation and treatment of various cardiac diseases while following established plans of care.
- Assesses patients to determine individual needs and assists in developing treatment plans with the Cardiologist.
- Educates patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Informs patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Performs patient physicals exams and compares and contrasts results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis or make necessary treatment plan changes to facilitate appropriate treatment with the Cardiologist.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and labs.
- Assesses patients to determine individual needs and assists in developing treatment plans with the Cardiologist
- Currently undergoing training to perform cardiac device checks with Medtronic, Boston, and St. Jude pacemakers, ICD's, and loop recorders.
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Health Services Of The Pacific Clinic
Dededo, Guam
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Performed advanced clinical assessment, gynecological exams, and healthcare screenings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory tests for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Provided care to homebound patients for primary and hospice care.
- Assisted and supported the government facility COVID-19 quarantine site.
RN Case Manager
Department Of Veterans Affairs Home Based Primary Care Program
Hagatna
04.2012 - 10.2019
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills in triaging changes in patients' medical conditions and appropriately contacting the HBPC provider for orders.
- Managed chronically medically complex patients under the care of a Physician and or Nurse Practitioner.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols, medications, and disease processes.
- Coordinated off island travel for veterans needing care from off island facilities.
- Participated in medication management, wound care, urinary catheters, venipunctures and assisting in minor procedures such as steroid injections and incision and drainage.
- Participated in the HBPC Performance Improvement program by collecting data and reporting occurrence screens.
Staff Nurse II, Medical Surgical Unit
Guam Memorial Hospital
Tamuning
12.2008 - 04.2012
- Managed up to 27 patients as a shift charge nurse.
- Responsible for carrying out all physician orders within the shift and creating incoming shift schedule as a charge nurse.
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary discharge planning meetings.
- Primary care nursing up to 6 patients when assigned.
- Participated in hospital health fairs as a skills check-off instructor.
- Participated as a team member for the hospital's pain policy committee and participated in presenting the new pain policy to all nursing staff.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse I, Medical Surgical Unit
Guam Memorial Hospital
Tamuning
12.2005 - 12.2008
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medications and IV administration, catheter insertions, nasogastric tube insertions, IV insertions, wound care, blood transfusions, tracheostomy/ventilator care, colostomy care, and enteral feedings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in assisting doctors during simple bedside procedures on the unit and emergency situations.
- Participated in Performance Improvement measures as a representative for the medical-surgical unit. Wrote quarterly reports, attended meetings, and presented findings to the staff.
Education
No Degree - Cardiology Subspecialty Post Masters Certificate Program
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Maryville Univeristy
St. Louis, Missouri 01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam 05.2000 - 05.2005
Skills
Advocate, Researcher, Educator, Effective Communicator
undefinedAffiliations
Guam Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Guam Association of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Guam Honor Society for Nurses
Guam Nurses Association
President (2022-Present)
Certification
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Texas
Timeline
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Texas
12-2023
Registered Nurse, Texas
12-2023
ACLS
05-2022
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Pacific Cardiology Consultants
01.2022 - Current
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Health Services Of The Pacific Clinic
01.2019 - 11.2023
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Guam
10-2018
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Maryville Univeristy
01.2016 - 05.2018
RN Case Manager
Department Of Veterans Affairs Home Based Primary Care Program
04.2012 - 10.2019
Staff Nurse II, Medical Surgical Unit
Guam Memorial Hospital
12.2008 - 04.2012
Staff Nurse I, Medical Surgical Unit
Guam Memorial Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse, Guam
11-2005
No Degree - Cardiology Subspecialty Post Masters Certificate Program
University of South Alabama
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Guam
05.2000 - 05.2005
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