Emma Salanic
Edmond,OK
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Manager
OU Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
RN Supervisor
OU Health
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
RN Floor Nurse
Cedar ridge behavioral hospital
Oklahoma City, OK, OK
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
RN Floor Nurse
OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
LPN
The Fairmont nursing center
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 35 patients per day.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
LPN
Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Offer immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gather dietary information, assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitor, track and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtain biological specimens for ordered tests and prepare for laboratory transport.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administer controlled narcotics, insert IVs and perform catheterizations.
- Care for wounds, provide treatments and assist with procedures.
Home Health Aide
Home by choice
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Completed entries in logbooks, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sienna Rehabilitation Center
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Mathematics Tutor
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisting students with college algebra, algebra (I) and (ii).
- Created special handouts, study guides and assessments to evaluate and boost student knowledge.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Spearheaded group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma City, OK12.2019
Associate of Science -
L.P.N
07.2019
High School Diploma -
Maasai High School
Kenya12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences
Bimanet Computer College
KenyaSkills
- Registered nurse
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Staff Development and Precepting
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient Management
- Taking vitals
- Emotional awareness
- Patient relations
- Patient Care
- SBAR communication
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing Plan Development
Accomplishments
- Specialist in the United States Military.
- Horizontal construction engineer in the United States Military CERTIFICATIONS.
- BLS CPR certified through American Heart Association expiration date Dec 2021.
- Licensed practical nurse in the state of Oklahoma expiration date 05/31/2021
- VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, volunteered in the hotdogs for the homeless in March 2019.
References
REFERENCES
1. Patience Nkurumeh.
RN Supervisor at OU Health.
cell- 405 512 3929
2. Esther Mwangi.
Professional colleague at OU Health
Cell- 405 641 0243
3. Bertha Nunez
Department Director at OU Health.
Cell- 405 326 7351
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Interim Manager
OU Health Science Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
RN Floor Nurse
Cedar ridge behavioral hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
RN Supervisor
OU Health
09.2021 - 05.2024
RN Floor Nurse
OU Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2021
LPN
The Fairmont nursing center
12.2019 - 06.2020
LPN
Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2019 - 05.2020
Home Health Aide
Home by choice
01.2018 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sienna Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 06.2016
Mathematics Tutor
Oklahoma State University
06.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science -
L.P.N
High School Diploma -
Maasai High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences
Bimanet Computer College
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