Maria Santos
REGISTERED NURSE | Registered Nurse | BLS / ACLS | Healthcare
Phone: +971 55 555 0103
Email: maria.santos@example.com
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maria-santos-sample
Profile
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 8 years in medical-surgical and cardiac care at large teaching hospitals. Delivers safe, evidence-based care to up to six patients per shift, leads shifts as charge nurse and mentors new graduates. Licensed in two countries with current BLS and ACLS.
Key Achievements
- 96% patient satisfaction on a 32-bed cardiac unit.
- 38% fewer patient falls after leading a hourly rounding project.
- 14 new nurses precepted through orientation.
- Nurse of the Year 2023, Cardiac Services.
Core Skills
- Clinical care: Cardiac monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care
- Patient safety: Falls prevention, infection control, early warning scores
- Leadership: Charge nurse duties, preceptorship, shift coordination
- Teamwork: Multidisciplinary rounds, handovers, patient and family education
- Documentation: Cerner and Epic EHR, care plans, clinical audits
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse, Cardiac UnitJun 2020 to Present
Crescent Bay General Hospital | UAE
32-bed cardiac unit at a 600-bed teaching hospital.
- Cared for up to 6 cardiac patients per shift, including post-procedure recovery.
- Led an hourly rounding project that cut patient falls by 38%.
- Worked as charge nurse for 12 shifts a month, coordinating a team of 9.
- Precepted 14 newly qualified nurses through orientation.
Staff Nurse, Medical-SurgicalJan 2017 to May 2020
Northfield Medical Centre | UAE
28-bed medical-surgical ward.
- Delivered care for post-operative and chronic disease patients.
- Achieved 100% compliance in hand hygiene audits for 18 months.
- Educated patients and families on discharge medications.
Graduate NurseAug 2016 to Dec 2016
Bayside Community Hospital | UAE
- Completed a structured rotation across surgical and medical wards.
- Supported the ward's pressure injury prevention audit.
Certifications
- Registered Nurse Licence, Professional Regulation Commission, 2016
- DHA Registered Nurse Licence, Dubai Health Authority, 2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 2025
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines, 2016
Tools and Software
- Systems: Cerner, Epic, Microsoft Office
Languages
English: Fluent | Tagalog: Native | Arabic: Basic
Additional Information
Nationality: Filipino | Driving licence: Valid, UAE | Availability: One month's notice
