Bridget Guzman Salalila
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oakley,CA
Summary
Passionate licensed vocational nurse dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Dedicated team member with a reputation for attention to detail and strong work ethic. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration. Certified in IV therapy and blood withdrawal. Experience includes 3 years in a skilled nursing facility, 4 years with children and teens with disabilities, and 5 years in customer service. Bringing a diverse skill set to provide comprehensive care, eager to expand my nursing knowledge, and deliver high-quality patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor
Diablo Valley Post Acute
07.2023 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff members.
- Evaluate staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and guidance for professional development.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones and advocated for needs.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Accurately document and promptly report changes in patients condition.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing as prescribed by doctor.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital signs and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' vital signs and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medication to patients in a timely manner.
Registered Behavior Technician
The Speech Pathology Group
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Work directly with students in the school setting using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to reduce challenging behaviors and increase adaptive behaviors
- Support teachers and instructional aids with managing challenging behaviors
- Collect data as designed by the clinical supervisor
- Collaborate with school staff and clinical supervisor to manage challenging behaviors
- Create materials necessary for academic, behavioral, and social goals
Registered Behavior Technician
ACES Autism Therapy
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Provide one-on-one therapy at home, in a clinic, or in the community to children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities using Applied Behavior Analysis
- Implement behavior plans, behavior reduction protocols, and accurately collect data on client's progress and behavior
- Teach communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and play skills
- Monitor, record, and observe behaviors using antecedent-behavior-consequence data collection
- Create a seamlessly fun and positive environment for the client throughout the therapy session
Waitress, Food Runner, Hostess
Denny's
06.2014 - 04.2019
- Greet guests at the door, seat guest, and present menus in a friendly manner
- Observe tables to keep track of dirty, clean, occupied, and unoccupied tables
- Deliver food from the kitchen to the customers' tables quickly and accurately
- Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to requests and allergies
- Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions to collect payment
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA 08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.2019 - 05.2021
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CA 01.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT 05.2026 - 04.2028
Skills
Patient Care
Team Leadership
Staff Supervision
Clinical Documentation
Time Management
EMAR
Detail Oriented
Verbal and Written Communication
Quick Learner
Microsoft OS
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
05.2026 - 04.2028
Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor
Diablo Valley Post Acute
07.2023 - Current
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
01.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
The Speech Pathology Group
02.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Francisco State University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
ACES Autism Therapy
04.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Contra Costa College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Waitress, Food Runner, Hostess
Denny's
06.2014 - 04.2019
Languages
Spanish
Certifications
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians;
Issued July 12, 2023 | Expires March 31, 2027
IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
Astute Nurses; BVNPT
Issued February 9, 2025
Basic Life Support Certified
American Heart Association;
Issued May 23 2025 | Expires May 2027