Jason Salgado
Lake Worth
Summary
Versatile and compassionate healthcare professional with a proven track record at Lake Nona Diagnostics and Lanier Health Services Hospital. Excelled in delivering high-quality patient care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and maintaining accuracy in medical documentation. Skilled in relationship building and meticulous in package handling, consistently achieving improved lab efficiency and patient care outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Courier/Lab Accessioner
Lake Nona Diagnostics
10.2015 - Current
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
- Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
- Provided cross-functional support within the laboratory by assisting with various tasks such as sample preparation, result reporting, or instrument maintenance when needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from healthcare providers regarding specimen requirements or test results.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate and timely test results through meticulous sample handling and data entry.
- Minimized errors in patient information entry through diligent verification of demographic details against provided requisition forms or electronic orders.
- Improved lab efficiency by accurately accessioning and processing specimens in a timely manner.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations during the handling, storage, and communication of sensitive medical information related to lab samples.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy with specimen identification, ensuring proper labeling and storage for effective testing.
Medical Unit Secretary/CNA, Float Pool
Lanier Health Services Hospital
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective collaboration with nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff members.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, efficiently prioritizing tasks during peak hours or emergencies within the unit.
- Assisted in training new Medical Unit Secretaries, sharing organizational knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between departments, scheduling appointments and managing transfers for optimal patient care.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations in handling sensitive medical information.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records with diligent data entry, ensuring up-to-date information for healthcare professionals.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Assisted nursing staff in organizing patient charts and updating daily census reports to maintain accurate unit statistics.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Tuburan Rural Health Unit
03.2012 - 11.2012
Staff Nurse
Arabian Gulf Company
11.2008 - 01.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Medical/Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
San Juan De Dios Hospital
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines01-2000
Skills
- Working independently
- Customer service
- Package handling
- Route planning
- Relationship building and rapport
Timeline
Courier/Lab Accessioner
Lake Nona Diagnostics
10.2015 - Current
Medical Unit Secretary/CNA, Float Pool
Lanier Health Services Hospital
06.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Tuburan Rural Health Unit
03.2012 - 11.2012
Staff Nurse
Arabian Gulf Company
11.2008 - 01.2011
Medical/Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
San Juan De Dios Hospital
04.2007 - 11.2007
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Cebu