Adriene Salazar
LVN
Somerset,TX
Summary
Professional healthcare educator with strong background in clinical nursing. Proven ability to mentor and guide nursing students, ensuring they develop practical and theoretical skills. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment and adapting to evolving educational needs. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in patient care techniques, curriculum development, and student assessment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
LVN
1
1
Neurotoxin Injection
1
1
Lip fillers
3
3
BLS Instructor
Work History
LVN
Spectrum Healthcare Solutions
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Lamson Institute
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student clinical skills by incorporating evidence-based practice and simulation techniques into lessons.
- Contributed to program accreditation success through diligent preparation and adherence to nursing education standards.
- Evaluated student performance in clinical settings, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create realistic case studies and learning scenarios for students.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Coastal Bend College
08.2018 - Current
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies
- Evaluated students’ competencies through written assignments and examinations
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching
- Collaborated with lead instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning
- Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations in lab setting, including medication administration, and dressing changes
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings’ effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals
- Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Continuing Education Instructor
Coastal Bend College
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained safe, supportive and student-focused learning environment for optimum continuing education.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
Charge Nurse PRN
Retama Manor South
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Hospice Nurse/Community Health Liaison
Gentle Partners In Hospice
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing in easy to understand terms
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition
- Worked with patients to understand requirements and provide exceptional hospice service.
Clinical Nurse
University Health System
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Provided patient education
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections, venipuncture and urinalysis
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Prescription refills, referrals
- Second count for monies and in charge of locking monies in safe
Charge Nurse
Hunters Pond
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
- Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records
- Managed peg tube medicaiton administration and feedings
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments on schedule
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones
Substitute School Nurse
Somerset ISD
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Oral medication administration, inhalers
- First Aid
Charge Nurse
Hunters Pond
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered high level of care to every patient
- Monitor and document patients' condition, medications administered and interventions applied
Hospice Nurse LVN II
Benevolent Hospice
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 8 patients daily
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Education
Certificate of completion - Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX08.2015
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX12.2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Preventative health
- Hospice care
- Home care
- Hospice marketing
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical Instruction
- Supervising students
- Completing physical assessments
- Patient Care
- Reliability
- Student Mentoring
- Health Promotion
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Holds current license
- BLS CPR Instructor Certification - 08/22-08/24
- Neurotoxin Injection Certification - 09/2022
- Derma Filler Certification - 09/2022
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
LVN
Spectrum Healthcare Solutions
05.2025 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Lamson Institute
02.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse PRN
Retama Manor South
12.2021 - 08.2022
Continuing Education Instructor
Coastal Bend College
09.2021 - 05.2022
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2021 - 07.2022
Hospice Nurse/Community Health Liaison
Gentle Partners In Hospice
08.2019 - 03.2020
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Coastal Bend College
08.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse
University Health System
10.2017 - 08.2018
Charge Nurse
Hunters Pond
04.2017 - 08.2017
Substitute School Nurse
Somerset ISD
01.2017 - 05.2017
Charge Nurse
Hunters Pond
10.2016 - 01.2017
Hospice Nurse LVN II
Benevolent Hospice
10.2015 - 10.2016
Certificate of completion - Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Palo Alto College