Abigail Salinas
San Antonio
Summary
Professional with experience in cardiovascular procedures. Skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Strong focus on patient care, team collaboration, and achieving optimal outcomes. Adaptable to changing clinical needs and highly dependable. Expertise includes catheterization, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced imaging techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Methodist Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab
06.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Prepared cath lab rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various cardiac and peripheral cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical cases
- Assisted cardiologists and vascular surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during cases, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new cath lab technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Medical Scribe
Methodist Physician’s RiverCity Cardiovascular
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Advanced understanding of complex medical terminology through consistent application in daily tasks, ensuring accuracy in all written communications.
Medical Scribe
Provider’s Choice Scribe Services
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Collected required documents to prepare discharge and release summaries of patients.
- Improved clinical efficiency by maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic health records for each patient encounter.
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Aided in the continuation of care for patients by clearly documenting follow-up instructions and scheduling future appointments as needed.
- Communicated with other medical staff and personnel to obtain additional patient information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Phillips College
San Antonio, Texas12-2023
B.A - Medical Humanities, Pre-Advanced Health Care Providers, Sociology
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas05.2021
High School Degree -
James Nikki Rowe High School
McAllen, Texas05.2017
Skills
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Stent placement
- Sterile technique
- Medical equipment operation
- Anatomy
- Radiation safety
- Interventional cardiology
- Cardiac catheterization
- CPR certification
- Patient advocacy
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS
- PALS
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 2022
- ACLS, 2022
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Methodist Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab
06.2023 - Current
Medical Scribe
Methodist Physician’s RiverCity Cardiovascular
08.2020 - 10.2023
Medical Scribe
Provider’s Choice Scribe Services
02.2018 - 07.2018
B.A - Medical Humanities, Pre-Advanced Health Care Providers, Sociology
University of Texas at San Antonio
High School Degree -
James Nikki Rowe High School
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Phillips College
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