Helen Salguero Najarro
Mineola,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Long Term Acute Care
UT Health East Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted regular safety checks on medical equipment to ensure proper functioning during critical situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing long-term acute care services for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans for each patient.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit procedures, equipment usage, and best practices to promote effective teamwork.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs closely, identifying potential complications in a timely manner.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Nurse Extern
UT Health East Texas
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Provides direct patient care activities appropriate to training and competency for assigned patients with direct supervision of Registered Nurse
- To gain more clinical experience and learn more nursing procedures.
Patient care TECHNICIAN (PCT II)
Ut health east texas
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as bathing, grooming and toileting
- Conferred with RN to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
certified nurse assistant
Hospice of east texas
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy, who are terminally ill
- Helped clients in their home with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Consulted with RN to assess cases and enhance care.
certified nurse assistant
Blue ridge hospice
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Cared for patients with terminal illness
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
certified nurse assistant
devereux family
12.2010 - 03.2013
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Transported patients to appointments
- Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities
- Shopped for groceries regularly to keep house stocked with necessities
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Assisted with preparing meals and feeding.
certified nurse assistant
greenfield senior living
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
certified nurse assistant
lloyd family
03.2012 - 05.2016
- Monitored and assisted clients through individual service plans
- Shopped for groceries regularly to keep house stocked with necessities
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Administer medications on a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12.2022
High School Diploma -
Millbrook High School
Winchester, VASkills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision-Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- End of life care
- Advanced Life Support
- HIPAA Education
- Chart management
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - January 2023
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Certified Nurse Assistant- 2010
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Long Term Acute Care
UT Health East Texas
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
UT Health East Texas
05.2022 - 01.2023
Patient care TECHNICIAN (PCT II)
Ut health east texas
02.2020 - 05.2022
certified nurse assistant
Hospice of east texas
09.2016 - 02.2019
certified nurse assistant
Blue ridge hospice
09.2013 - 05.2016
certified nurse assistant
greenfield senior living
05.2013 - 08.2013
certified nurse assistant
lloyd family
03.2012 - 05.2016
certified nurse assistant
devereux family
12.2010 - 03.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
High School Diploma -
Millbrook High School
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