Arlene Salinas
San Jose,CA
Summary
Detailed Operating Room Registered Nurse with 17-year background in Emergency Medical Services providing proper care to patients. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols, specimen process and handling. Trained using the Da Vinci XI Robot, familiar with laparoscopic, open, and robotic procedures throughout the main operating room. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided direct patient care in the operating room.
- Assessed, planned and implemented individualized patient care plans for patients undergoing surgery.
- Educated patients on surgical procedures prior to their operations.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers during surgeries.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room at all times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess emergent situations that arose during surgeries.
- Ensured proper documentation of patient assessment data, treatments, medications, interventions. in medical records.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Processed specimens and prepared them for testing according to established procedures.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glen Burnie, MD
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Assessed, monitored, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Ensured that all nursing interventions were completed according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, physical exams, laboratory values.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and other documentation within the Electronic Health Record.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored ventilator alarms per protocol.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients requiring rapid intervention.
Student Nurse
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glen Burnie, MD
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Ensured that all medical supplies were properly stocked and organized in each unit.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Washington, DC
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response/ Rural Metro
San Jose, CA
04.2001 - 08.2018
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication
- Executed reasoned and logical decision making in emergent situations
- Safely and efficiently transported patients with emergency vehicles
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining the next course of action based on need
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care accordingly
- Evaluated patients’ medical status and monitored vital signs to provide appropriate care
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer and performed necessary in-transit care
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Evaluated patients’ medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD12-2022
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- Circulate/Scrub
- GI,GU,OLHN,GYN
- Laparoscopic cases
- Open cases
- Robotic Cases
- Da Vinci XI, X
- Calm under pressure
- Administering medication
- Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Case Review
- Patient Safety
- Patient Positioning
- Sterile Technique
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- CA Registered Nurse
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
Student Nurse
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2019 - 11.2020
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response/ Rural Metro
04.2001 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County