Jessica Salazar
El Paso,TX
Summary
Hard working and passionate registered nurse bringing 7 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Team-oriented and reliable with strong healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center – Emergency Department
10.2019 - Current
- Provide care for patients in ED patients to include trauma patients, ICU, IMCU, tele, med surge and OB patients.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assist physicians with procedures and treatments
- Coordinate and facilitate patient admission and discharge,
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed medical procedures such as EKG, venipuncture, vital signs, cardiac monitoring, urinalysis, and medication administration.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence – Labor and Delivery
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2019
Associate degree in nursing -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Precepting
- Team Coordination
- Emergency Response
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- TNCC/ENPC
- Registered Nurse
Additional Information
Unit Council Secretary 2023-2024 - Participated in unit council, voted into Secretary position in 2023. Coordinated with Chair and Co-Chair as well as management to organize unit activities. Collaborated with leadership to facilitate open communication between staff and management.
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center – Emergency Department
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence – Labor and Delivery
02.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor’s degree in nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate degree in nursing -
El Paso Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- TNCC/ENPC
- Registered Nurse
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