Anna Salcido
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of progressive clinical experience, including extensive background as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Demonstrated expertise in behavioral health, surgical recovery, urgent care, and outpatient clinical settings. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and effective collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Behavioral Health
Redlands, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments, including mental status examinations (MSE).
- Conduct suicide, self-harm, and violence risk assessments to support patient safety and treatment planning.
- Implement crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in acute behavioral health settings.
- Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care using therapeutic communication strategies.
- Maintain continuous patient safety monitoring, including 1:1 observation and routine safety checks.
- Accurately document behavioral observations, nursing interventions, and patient responses.
- Apply seclusion and restraint protocols in accordance with clinical indication and facility policy.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patients with substance use disorders.
Registered Nurse
El Mirador Surgery Center
Palm Springs, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for surgical patients.
- Monitor vital signs, recovery progress, and post-anesthesia status following procedures.
- Administer medications, injections, and treatments while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
- Support GI procedures, including colonoscopy and endoscopy recovery monitoring.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient condition, medications, and outcomes.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection control standards and patient safety protocols.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Primary & Urgent Care)
Eisenhower Health
Palm Springs, CA
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered direct patient care including vital signs, wound care, catheter management, and nebulizer treatments.
- Administered immunizations, medications, and IV fluids per provider orders.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives through accurate documentation and patient care coordination.
- Responded to patient calls, assessed needs, and escalated care appropriately.
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention and facility safety standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, CA
04.2016 - 05.2022
- Provided nursing support across multiple specialties including Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Allergy, Pediatrics, and Family Medicine.
- Assisted with procedures such as skin testing, injections, vaccinations, POCT testing, and flu/COVID clinics.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and preventive care.
- Managed patient messages, telephone triage, and clinical documentation.
- Identified changes in patient condition and coordinated timely medical intervention.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (General Surgery)
Beaver Medical Clinic
Redlands, CA
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, pre-op assessments, and post-op wound care.
- Performed dressing changes, suture removal, vital signs, and patient education.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians and registered nurses.
- Maintained sterile environments and ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Urgent Care)
Eisenhower Health
Rancho Mirage, CA
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided urgent care nursing services including IV therapy, EKGs, blood draws, and nebulizer treatments.
- Administered medications, injections, and immunizations.
- Conducted patient assessments, wound care, and minor procedure assistance.
- Documented patient encounters accurately within electronic medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
San Bernardino, CA05.2023
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - undefined
Adult Beaumont School
Beaumont, CA03.2012
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Clinical Judgment
- Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Nursing
- Medication & IV Administration
- Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Infection Control & Patient Safety
- Wound Care & Pain Management
- Patient Education & Discharge Planning
- Immunizations & Injections
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Multitasking & Prioritization
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License California Board of Registered Nursing | Expires 01/31/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Expires 02/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Expires 02/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Expires 02/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Behavioral Health
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
El Mirador Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Primary & Urgent Care)
Eisenhower Health
12.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2016 - 05.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse (General Surgery)
Beaver Medical Clinic
06.2015 - 04.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Urgent Care)
Eisenhower Health
03.2013 - 06.2015
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - undefined
Adult Beaumont School
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University