CHRISTINA SALINAS
Canyon Country,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 3 years of longterm care experience in skilled nursing facilities and at the VA Long-Term Care Facility. Skilled in providing comprehensive, compassionate care to aging and medically complex populations, including chronic disease management, wound care, medication administration, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Experienced in supporting residents and families with care planning, education, and advocacy while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Recognized for strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with a proven commitment to patient safety and infection control. Additional background includes 8 years in perioperative nursing, with expertise in aseptic techniques, surgical instrumentation, and patient-centered care in acute hospital settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Nursing System Float Team Nurse
UCLA Health
Santa Monica
01.2024 - Current
- Work across Santa Monica, West Valley and Ronald Reagan locations, supporting surgical services
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to optimize resource allocation and staffing
OR Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare & Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisting in process improvement to enhance surgical efficiency and patient safety
- Travel Nurse - Perioperative Services Various Hospitals
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital (Oct 2023 - Jan 2024)
- Glendale Adventist Health (Aug 2023 - Oct 2023)
- Providence St. Joseph Burbank (Feb 2023 - July 2023)
- Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills (Aug 2022 - Feb 2023)
- LAC+ USC (March 2022 - Aug 2022)
VA OR Charge Nurse & CLC Charge Nurse
VA West Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Robotic Service Leader.
- Supervised LVNs and CNAs in CLC unit 215-2 to ensure excellent patient care.
- Managed staff scheduling, daily charting, assessments, and updates for optimal workflow.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments and communicated with doctors to facilitate patient care.
- Led emergency response efforts to provide immediate patient assistance, and maintain safety.
- Efficiently received and delivered comprehensive reports for smooth shift transitions.
RN Supervisor
Country Villa Los Feliz
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Full-time position 40 hours/week
- RN Supervisor to Charge Nurses and CNAs
- Daily charting, Daily Assessment and Updating Assessment
- Setting up Follow Appointment
- Calling Doctors
RN Supervisor
Skyline Healthcare Center
Los Angeles, CA
07.2016 - 12.2017
- RN Supervisor to Charge Nurses and CNAs
- Setting up Shift Assignments
- Daily charting, Daily Assessment and Updating Assessment
- Calling Doctors
- Handling Emergencies
RN Supervisor
Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center
Montrose, CA
09.2015 - 07.2016
- RN Supervisor to Charge Nurses and CNAs
- Setting up Shift Assignments
- Daily charting, Daily Assessment and Updating Assessment
- Organizing Census and appointment Dates
- Calling Doctors
- Handling Emergencies
RN Supervisor
Glenridge ResCare Center
Glendale, CA
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Long-Term Care
- Part-time position 16 hours/week
- RN Supervisor to LVNs and CNAs
- Daily charting, Daily Assessment and Updating Assessment
- Calling Doctors
RN Supervisor
Skyline Healthcare Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Part-Time position 16 hours/week
- Skilled Nursing Facility and Wellness Center
- RN Supervisor to Charge Nurses and CNAs
- Setting up Shift Assignments
- Charge Nurse
- Daily charting, Daily Assessment and Updating Assessment
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles, CA06.2014
Associate of Science - S.T.E.M.
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA06.2012
Skills
- Wound Care & Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Infection Control & Prevention Programs
- Medication Administration
- Patient & Family Education
- Fall Prevention Strategies
- End-of-Life & Palliative Care
- Care Planning & Documentation
- Staff Mentorship & Preceptorship
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Training
- Masters of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership
- OR Nurse
- Long-Term Care Nurse
Languages
English, Advanced
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care & Perioperative Specialist
Timeline
OR Nursing System Float Team Nurse
UCLA Health
01.2024 - Current
OR Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare & Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 01.2024
VA OR Charge Nurse & CLC Charge Nurse
VA West Los Angeles Medical Center
10.2018 - 03.2022
RN Supervisor
Country Villa Los Feliz
01.2017 - 01.2018
RN Supervisor
Skyline Healthcare Center
07.2016 - 12.2017
RN Supervisor
Glenridge ResCare Center
11.2015 - 12.2015
RN Supervisor
Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center
09.2015 - 07.2016
RN Supervisor
Skyline Healthcare Center
08.2015 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Nursing - Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Associate of Science - S.T.E.M.
Los Angeles Pierce College