Jesus Salazar

Direct patient care, Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions, assess patient respiratory status, report new symptoms to physician immediately. Maintain patient MARS. Neb treatments, O2 sats, Ventilator, pump feedings. Pain assessments, utilizing PRN medications when needed.

• Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

As a charge nurse I am responsible for maintaining the physicians plan of care, direct patient care, assessing for changes in status, overseeing CNA's to ensure that all patient needs are met. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Assist patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, and asthma, as well as CHF. Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow. Coordinate with physicians and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Test glucose and administer injections. maintain patient charts and confidential files.

• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
• Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.