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Adriene Salazar

Somerset

Summary

Driven nursing professional with 6 years experience in various care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

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, TX
08.2015

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX
12.2011

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Preventative health
  • Hospice care
  • Home care
  • Hospice marketing

Certification

  • Holds current license
  • BLS CPR Instructor Certification - 08/22-08/24
  • Neurotoxin Injection Certification - 09/2022
  • Derma Filler Certification - 09/2022

Timeline

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
Adriene Salazar