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Brenda Salgado

Melrose Park

Summary

Dependable, patient focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

REFERRAL SERVICES ASSISTANT(REMOTE WORK)

Elevance Health
Indianapolis, IN
09.2024 - Current

INITIATES AND MANAGES CLINICAL REFERRALS FOR PRE-AUTHORIZATION.

DIRECTED CLINICAL AGENCY TO CORRECT DEPARTMENT OR SERVICES PROVIDER BASED ON THEIR NEEDS

HANDLE SENSITIVE CLIENT INFORMATION (HIPPA IN HEALTHCARE REGULATIONS) RESPOND TO PHONE CALLS AND MESSAGES IN PROFESSIONAL MANNER VERIFY INSURANCE AND SCHEDULE SPECIALIST APPOINTMENTS

PCT HOME THERAPY Dialysis Technician(PerNeeded)

Fresenius Kidney Care
Rolling Meadows, IL
06.2022 - Current

SCHEDULING PATIENTS FOR MONTHLY LAB DRAW AND CLINIC VISITS MONITORING PATIENTS VITAL AND ENTERING IN THEIR CHART EDUCATING PATIENT WITH HOME DIALYSIS TREATMENTS ORDERING INVENTORING FOR CLINIC AND PATIENT SUPPLIES

PCT- Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care
Melrose Park, IL
06.2022 - Current
  • Receives patient into treatment
  • Monitor patients vitals pre dialysis and post dialysis
  • Timely documents on dialysis flow sheets

Certified Nursing Assistant

Procare Therapy Agency (Lincoln Elementary School)
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Monitored Diabetic Child aged 7
  • Check Glucose level
  • Assistant Nurse with duties to make sure Child was stable

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Grove of Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
06.2016 - 04.2022
  • Provide high- quality patient care
  • Deliver appropriate care for patients according to the prescribe standards
  • Ensure a safe and hygienic environment for each patient
  • Transfer, raise and reposition patients safely

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norridge Gardens
Norridge, IL
12.2010 - 06.2016
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities including meal prepping, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, and grooming residents
  • Complied with HIPPA Standards in all patient’s documentation and interactions
  • Obtained specimens, weights, and vital signs from patients
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of residents
  • Translator for Spanish speaking residents and co-workers, as needed
  • Improved the quality of life for residents

Education

Pre-requisites For Bachelor of Nursing

Triton College
River Grove, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norridge Rehabilitation Centre
Norridge, IL
08.2010

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

CPR Certified

Certified Nurse Assistant

Patient Monitoring

Calm and compassionate caregiver

Collaborative

Patient Care

Programs – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsing

Quick Problem Solver

Timeline

REFERRAL SERVICES ASSISTANT(REMOTE WORK)

Elevance Health
09.2024 - Current

PCT HOME THERAPY Dialysis Technician(PerNeeded)

Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2022 - Current

PCT- Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Procare Therapy Agency (Lincoln Elementary School)
11.2021 - 05.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Grove of Elmhurst
06.2016 - 04.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norridge Gardens
12.2010 - 06.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norridge Rehabilitation Centre

Pre-requisites For Bachelor of Nursing

Triton College
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