Christian Santos
About Christian Santos
Christian Santos is the Trauma Nurse Team Lead at Scripps Health in La Jolla, California, with extensive experience in various nursing roles and a passion for integrating technology to improve patient care.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Christian Santos is currently working as the Trauma Nurse Team Lead at Scripps Health in La Jolla, California. In this role, he handles initial resuscitation for patients with traumatic injuries, including motor vehicle accidents, blunt force trauma, assaults, gunshots, and stabbings. Santos also serves as a hospital resource for cardio/pulmonary arrests and massive blood transfusions throughout Scripps Memorial Hospital.
Past Experience at Scripps Health
Before his current role, Christian Santos worked at Scripps Health in various capacities. He was a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room in San Diego for three months in 2015. Prior to that, he worked as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care unit for two years, from 2013 to 2015, in La Jolla. Additionally, Santos has experience as a Registered Nurse in Orthopedics, Trauma, and Neurosurgery from 2011 to 2013, and as a Lift Team Shift Lead from 2008 to 2010, both positions based in La Jolla.
Educational Background
Christian Santos studied at San Diego State University-California State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. His educational journey spanned five years, from 2005 to 2010, providing him with a solid foundation in nursing principles and practices.
Certifications and Technical Expertise
Christian Santos holds multiple professional certifications, including Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). These certifications demonstrate his commitment to maintaining a high level of proficiency in various critical care and trauma scenarios.
Integration of Technology in Healthcare
Christian Santos is passionate about integrating emerging technology into healthcare systems to enhance patient safety and outcomes. He aims to increase bedside patient care time by improving staff productivity and efficiency through technological advancements. His focus on innovative solutions underscores his dedication to providing high-quality patient care.