Antonela Santana
Hurstville,NSW
Summary
With a proven track record at Hospital Provincial De Rosario, I excel in delivering compassionate care and direct patient support, ensuring dignity and safety. My adaptability and expertise in medication administration have significantly enhanced patient well-being. Renowned for reliability and fostering trust, I am committed to achieving the highest standards of elderly and end-of-life care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Age Carer
Self Employed
08.2022 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
- Delivered personal hygiene assistance including bathing grooming dressing feeding toileting all while maintaining client privacy respect.
- Developed recreational activities tailored to individual interests, enhancing overall quality of life for clients in care settings or at home environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Transported patients to appointments and social activities, ensuring punctual arrival and a comfortable experience en route.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Responded to patient emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action and notifying relevant professionals when necessary.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Managed nutritional needs of patients by preparing meals, monitoring food intake, and adjusting diets as necessary.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' physical and mental status, communicating findings to medical staff as needed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Head Nurse
Hospital Provincial De Rosario
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Served as a liaison between the nursing department and hospital administration to address staffing concerns, policy changes, and budgetary issues effectively.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure optimal collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
- Consistently met regulatory requirements through meticulous record-keeping and timely reporting of incidents.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Optimized inventory management processes to prevent stockouts while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through effective scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Championed infection control measures within the unit, resulting in reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop personalized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
Nurse
Hospital Provincial De Rosario
03.2012 - 03.2020
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Instituto Superior Incorporado Garibaldi
Rosario, Argentina12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Surgical Nursing
Instituto Superior Incorporado Garibaldi
Rosario, Argentina12.2012
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Patience and understanding
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Professional boundaries
- Hygiene maintenance
- Assisting with mobility
- Daily living assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Time Management
- Flexible Schedule
- Medication Administration
- Strong Ethics
- Patient Care
- Elderly Care
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Direct Patient Care
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- PPE Usage
Timeline
Age Carer
Self Employed
08.2022 - Current
Head Nurse
Hospital Provincial De Rosario
03.2020 - 08.2022
Nurse
Hospital Provincial De Rosario
03.2012 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Instituto Superior Incorporado Garibaldi
Bachelor of Science - Surgical Nursing
Instituto Superior Incorporado Garibaldi
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