14 Prospect Row

Newark, NJ 07105
732-425-7240
Bela1223@hotmail.com

Anabela Santos, RN

OBJECTIVE:
Compassionate and patient centered professional seeking a Registered Nurse position utilizing
my diverse experience in nursing to contribute to the holistic well-being of patients.
EDUCATION:
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York, NY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree candidate, expected August 2015
GPA: 4.0

September 2013

Excelsior College, Albany, NY

Associate of Science in Nursing (RN, ASN)

September 2005

Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, East Brunswick, NJ

November 1996

Diploma in Practical Nursing (LPN)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive nursing experience utilizing evidence based practice to provide quality patient care in the
dynamic interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit
Critical care experience, skilled in the evaluation and management of human responses in a fast
paced environment
Leadership and managerial experience synthesized from acute care to skilled nursing positions
Expert electronic health record user, skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, eMAR, Cerner,
Centricity, Citrix, CareOne, CliniComp, Touchworks, Dawn, and Sharepoint systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with multilingual fluency in Portuguese and
Spanish
Prior Authorization Review and Case Management experience with skills in MCG and Interqual
guidelines as well as MDS/PPS systems
ACLS and IV certification

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

United Health Group, Newark, NJ

May 2013 to Present

Senior Clinical Administration Nurse

Analyze, interpret, and synthesize medical management with utilization review

Application of self-directed work towards solving complex problems using minimal guidance
Provide explanation of complex issues to members

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Sharp-Rees Stealy Anticoagulation Clinic, San Diego, CA

January 2012 to April 2013

Senior Cardiac Nurse

Designed and utilized anti-coagulation protocols to dose all Warfarin patients in physician group
Collaborated on order conversion project for cost containment in the provision of services

Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA

Clinical Nurse of Cardiac/Respiratory PCU

System wide educator in Sharp Precept with Pride and Mentoring program

Saint Barnabas Health Care System, Newark, NJ

Staff RN in PCU of CTICU

September 2010 to January 2012

May 2009 to July 2010

Provided entry for the Beacon Award in Clinical Excellence

ESI Medical Services, LLC, Manahawkin, NJ

March 2007 to January 2008

Travel Nurse

Assisted in relief staffing of hospitals, behavioral and detox centers, and skilled nursing facilities

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway, NJ

Critical Care Staff Nurse

Coordinated rapid recovery and discharge home of surgical patients transitioning from the
cardiothoracic intensive care unit and the post anesthesia care unit

Amboy Care Center, Perth Amboy, NJ

Unit Manager with a focus on Behavioral Health

January 2006 to February 2007

July 2003 to December 2005

Served as unit manager and facility supervisor

Designed and implemented protocols, policies, and procedures that succeeded in zero deficiencies

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

American Holistic Nurses Association

New Jersey Student Nurses Association

REFERENCES:

Furnished upon request

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