Alan Salas
San Luis,AZ
Summary
Bilingual Nurse Care Manager with proven expertise in care coordination and patient outcome improvement. Demonstrated success in reducing hospital admissions through effective care planning and patient advocacy. Strong ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and deliver culturally competent care in both English and Spanish.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Care Manager
Monogram Health
San Luis, Arizona
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Coordinate patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Ensure patients know CKD treatment options. Facilitate dialysis modality (ICHD,PD, CKM) and ensure permanent access for smooth optimized starts.
- Provide support and resources to patients transitioning from hospital to home care.
- Identify SDOH and coordinate with social workers to ensure social issues are addressed.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Regional Center for Border Health
San Luis, Arizona
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated with surgical teams to prepare operating rooms, uphold sterilization protocols, and facilitate communication with surgeons and anesthesiologists, ensuring safe procedures.
- Performed pre-operative testing, collaborated with medical providers for clearance, inserted intravenous catheters, and prepared surgical sites, ensuring optimal readiness for surgery.
- Monitored vitals, airway patency, pain, nausea/vomiting, and hemodynamic stability while delivering comprehensive post-operative care and discharge instructions to support patient recovery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, Arizona
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and daily living activities, improving patient comfort and well-being.
- Discussed care plans with patients and families to ensure understanding and engagement in their care.
- Established strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2022
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Care management
- Chronic care management
- Transition planning
- Social determinants analysis
- Medical record management
- English and Spanish proficiency
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Registered Nurse Arizona Compact License
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
Monogram Health
06.2024 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Regional Center for Border Health
06.2022 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Yuma Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University