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EDWIN SALAZAR

Miami

Summary

  • Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Florida Kendall, excelling in medication administration and direct patient care. Achieved significant reductions in patient falls through evidence-based strategies while enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
  • Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Coordinator (ER)

HCA FLORIDA KENDALL
02.2022 - Current
  • Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
  • Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices focused on meeting individual needs.
  • Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Registered Nurse

HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA Florida Kendall
11.2005 - 02.2015
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SACRED HEART COLLEGE
LUCENA CITY, PHILIPPINES
03-1990

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Care coordination
  • Nursing leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of staff members.
  • Documented and resolved which led to positive outcomes.

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advance Life Support
  • Crisis Prevention Institute
  • Nursing Leadership Certificate

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Coordinator (ER)

HCA FLORIDA KENDALL
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 09.2016

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA Florida Kendall
11.2005 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SACRED HEART COLLEGE

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