Anthony Salvador
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Empathetic family nurse practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 12 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through comprehensive physical examinations and testing. Passionate about whole-body wellness and preventative care, and practiced in a variety of health care settings treating patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
8
8
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Silicon Beach Medical Center
Los Angeles , CA
2020.11 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prepared and maintained correspondence, reports and claims in compliance with federal regulations and followed best practices in patient and family support.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles , CA
2015.10 - Current
- Provided targeted care and treatment to pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients, including, but not limited to those undergoing CABG, valve replacement(s), TAA repair, and heart transplantation.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Training and experience with ventricular assist devices (e.g., intra-aortic balloon pump, impella).
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities. Assisted in the rollout of the 'Getting to Know You' patient survey and the 'Enhanced Recovery After Surgery' protocol.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, DOU/ICU
Placentia Linda Hospital
Placentia , CA
2014.08 - 2017.04
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse, ICU
PIH Health Hospital - Downey
Downey , CA
2013.02 - 2015.09
- Transferred to the ICU after completing the critical-care training program and preceptorship.
- Received training and education in patients undergoing CABG and heart valve replacements.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital
Garden Grove , CA
2008.08 - 2013.01
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support.
- Managed 3 LVNs and 8-10 CNAs in a 99-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Los Angeles 2017.01 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA 2009.11 - 2012.08
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing
American Career College
Anaheim, CA 2006.01 - 2006.12
Skills
Acute care expertise
Affiliations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Member since 2014
Certification
California Nurse Practitioner License, Lic# 95015359, Expires 10/2022
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Silicon Beach Medical Center
2020.11 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
2017.01 - 2020.05
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles Medical Center
2015.10 - Current
Registered Nurse, DOU/ICU
Placentia Linda Hospital
2014.08 - 2017.04
Registered Nurse, ICU
PIH Health Hospital - Downey
2013.02 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
2009.11 - 2012.08
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital
2008.08 - 2013.01
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing
American Career College
2006.01 - 2006.12
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Expires 10/2021
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, Expires 07/2022
Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Expires 11/2022
Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Expires 11/2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Expires 07/2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (FNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center, 07/07/2020 to 07/06/2025
California Registered Nurse License, Lic# 832339, Expires 10/2022
California Nurse Practitioner License, Lic# 95015359, Expires 10/2022