Ashley Salerno

CVOR Registered Nurse and Telemetry Nurse

Self Regional Healthcare

Greenwood, SC

04.2015 - Current

maintaining quality statistics and responsible for reporting to team during meetings
maintaining logs for environmental checks, surgery cases with timed minutes for reporting to management, staff and rep logs, valve implant records, and equipment logs
inventorying all supplies and equipment to make sure they are within date and working order
posting charges for surgery cases
making sure patients and their families are well informed about procedures and in general how the surgery day will go
updating patient's family during procedures
verifying sterile processes
working with anesthesia to get patient ready for surgery
teaching students about CVOR procedures
meetings with management to discuss possible improvements in the OR
rounding on patients and their families after surgery to keep a caring atomsphere
administering medications to patients that ordered by phyisician
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs
Performed hourly rounds on a 32-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Cared for patients in 32-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

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CVOR Registered Nurse and Telemetry Nurse

Staff Registered Nurse

Education

Nursing

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CVOR Registered Nurse and Telemetry Nurse

Staff Registered Nurse

Nursing

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