Anabela Santos RN, BSN, HNB-BC
732-425-7240
Bela1223@hotmail.com
e-Portfolio: www.anabelasantosrn.wordpress.com
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 (BSN with a holistic focus), GPA: 4.0
August 2015
Excelsior College, Albany, NY
Associate of Science in Nursing (RN, ASN)
September 2005
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, East Brunswick, NJ
Diploma in Practical Nursing (LPN)
November 1996
CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified Holistic Nurse (HNB-BC)
October 2015
Certificate Number: 3306 Expires 10/31/2020
QUALIFICATIONS:
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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, Interqual, and
MDS/PPS systems
ACLS and IV certification
PUBLICATIONS:
Santos, A., (2015) Guided imagery for nurses. Nursing2015. In press.
Santos, A., (2015) Psychosocial factors and heart disease: My father’s journey. Beginnings. 35(1). 18-20.
February 2015.
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AWARDS:
Recipient of the 2015 Charlotte McGuire Undergraduate Scholarship Award from the American Holistic Nurses
Association.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:
United Health Group, Newark, NJ
May 2013 to Present
Senior Clinical Administration Nurse
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Analyze, interpret, and synthesize medical management with Total Quality Management (QA/QI)
Application of self-directed complex problem solving
Provide written explanation of complex issues to members
Sharp Healthcare Services, San Diego, CA
September 2010 to April 2013
Senior Cardiac Nurse at Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp-Rees-Stealy Medical Centers
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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
System wide educator in Sharp Precept with Pride and Mentoring program
Saint Barnabas Health Care System, Newark, NJ
Staff RN in PCU of CTICU
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May 2007 to July 2010
Provided entry for the Beacon Award in Clinical Excellence
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway, NJ
January 2006 to February 2007
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
July 2003 to December 2005
Unit Manager with a focus on Behavioral Health
 Served as unit manager and facility supervisor
 Designed and implemented protocols, policies, and procedures that succeeded in zero deficiencies
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
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American Holistic Nurses Association
REFERENCES:
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Furnished upon request
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