Callie Salazar
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Healthcare professional dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in managing critical care situations, advocating for patient needs, and fostering trusting relationships with diverse patient populations. Committed to delivering efficient, compassionate care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room/Trauma Registered Nurse
Dignity Health, Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, Arizona
11.2016 - Current
- Supported intubated and critically ill patients.
- Supported care coordination and documentation for trauma patients.
- Administered blood products and high-risk medications.
- Managed and educated 3-4 critical patients and families, partnering with doctors and clinical staff to administer medicine, complete exams and blood work, and support safe patient care.
- Coordinated communication among providers, patients, and ancillary staff to streamline care.
- Guided patients and families by providing resources and support during medical decision-making.
- Advocated for patient needs during critical care situations and emergencies.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and medications, making adjustments to improve care.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Surgical Assistant-Surgical Nurse
Paul Kelly Maxillofacial Surgery
Gilbert , AZ
05.2016 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with surgical team to enhance workflow and communication during procedures.
- Managed PACU patients post-general anesthesia, ensuring recovery and comfort.
- Monitor vital signs
- Educate patients and their families with post op instructions
- Document all patient care in EMR
- Communicate with Surgeon and other staff members
- Oversaw nursing staff, delegating responsibilities to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to ensure operational readiness.
- Conducted staff meetings to discuss patient care strategies and challenges.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Scottsdale Community College
05-2015
Skills
- Patient care management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Initiative
- Team collaboration
- Empathetic communication
- Strong verbal communication
- Relationship building
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse #193729
- Arizona State Board of Nursing July 2015
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- ATCN
- Emergency Nurses Association December 2021
- Core Trauma Registered Nurse: April 2021-Present
- Ultrasound IV Super User: June 2017- Present
- Registered Nurse Preceptor: January 2020- Present
Timeline
Emergency Room/Trauma Registered Nurse
Dignity Health, Chandler Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Surgical Assistant-Surgical Nurse
Paul Kelly Maxillofacial Surgery
05.2016 - 01.2023
Associates Degree - Nursing
Scottsdale Community College