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Johanna Salazar

Annapolis,MD

Summary

Healthcare professional with clinical training in family care, ready to contribute to patient-centered environments. Known for collaborative efforts and seamless adaptation to evolving healthcare needs. Proficient in patient assessment and treatment planning, with keen ability to foster trust and communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
  • As an RN, responsible for advocating for the well beginning of each patient
  • Maintain stroke core measure, completing a Dysphagia screening prior to any PO intake
  • Performing Neuro checks as order
  • Implementing wound prevention, SCDs frequent Q2 turns
  • Head to toe assessment q shift, Admission screening
  • Toolstrips interpretation and transferring into EPIC
  • Utilizing a standard schedule Medication administration, care plan documentation and patient specific education
  • Familiarize neuro diagnoses/procedures on Neuro Care Unite such as; acute ischemic stroke, acute hemorrhagic stroke, SDH, craniotomy, seizures, Alcohol withdrawal, Brain tumor, Guillain- Barre and Myasthenia Gravis
  • Implement correct mechanics in transferring or positioning a patient
  • Providing discharge instruction and prescription to patient and complete repeat pain assessment, remove PIV
  • Ensure accurate time of discharger
  • Mentored new nurses on the neuro unit, sharing knowledge of best practices for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Have empathy, care and compassion for each patient
  • Participated in unit-based committees focused on enhancing the quality of care provided within the neuro unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing actionable solutions.

RN

Second Family Services, Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • As an RN, responsible for providing high- quality patient care
  • Passionate about fostering a supportive and healing environment for patients
  • Assessed patient’s needs, developed personalized care plans and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective treatment
  • Administered medication and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort
  • Worked with a diverse of special needs children and provide both clinical and emotional support
  • Prepared and administered TPN solutions, ensuring proper formulation and delivery
  • Improved pain management by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
  • Provided comprehensive tracheostomy care, including tube changes, suctioning, and humidification, ensuring patient comfort and safety
  • Provided bronchial hygiene techniques such as postural drainage, percussion, airway clearance devices
  • Provided comprehensive patient care for individuals with epilepsy, including seizure management and medication reconciliation
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Advocated for the rights of pediatric patients within the healthcare system, addressing concerns or discrepancies when necessary.

Student Nurse

Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • As a Student Nurse in the ED, responsible for support independent function on the nursing unite
  • Complete Bedside shift report
  • Review incomplete orders via Epic
  • Ensure that he patient is ready for the provider (in a gown all metal removed, place on the monitor)
  • Complete Labs; IV, Urine samples, EKGs as ordered and documentation
  • Round on each of my patients every 2 hours and document via hourly rounding tool
  • Help RN check in new patients
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
  • Prep patient for discharge by taking the least set of vital signs and removing the IV
  • Clean and turn offer rooms and stretchers, ensure to change the room to ready on the ED Manager
  • Assisted in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent repositioning of immobile patients every two hours.

Student Nurse

Northwest Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • As a student Nurse, responsible for support independent functions on the nursing units, uploading/ updating documentation on the Electronic Medical Record and implement best practices with communication
  • Assist clients on AM/PM Care, activity of daily living, patient mobility, vital signs, linen changes, glucose check and mouth care
  • Provide personal hygiene assistance (such as soap and water basin bath and 2%CHG Bath), shaving, and dress change
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Documentation (IVIEW, Care Compass) of intake and output, preventative treatment such as fall, aspiration, pressure injuries skin care
  • Trained on obtains 12 lead EKG, straight Catheterization (Male/Female) Code Blue and when to call the Rapid Response team

Caregiver

Visiting Angels
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • As a Caregiver, responsible for assisting resident between 65-99 year of age with daily needs including: personal hygiene, followed doctors’ protocols for each client, and maintained a professional and personal relationship
  • Aid clients in dressing, turning positions, minimize rashes and sores
  • Ran errands and grocery shopping
  • Implement group activities such as but not limited to; movie night, storytelling and games
  • This helps improves resident engagement and cognitive abilities
  • Kept patient living environments clean, neat and free of safety hazards
  • Maintaining daily records of client’s individual activity, food, naps, medication, and weight
  • Oversaw their drug intake assuring patient take it at the exact time
  • Aid clients with their physical therapy exercise
  • Aid clients that struggle with maintain their proper balance by transferring patient the gate-belt
  • Responsible for food preparation and deed if required
  • Responsible for keeping up with medical appointment and providing transpiration to doctor visits
  • Conducted interviews with my assigned residents by following guidelines provided and confidential laws
  • Persuaded residents to comply and recorded all data received

Education

Master’s - nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of science - Nursing

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology Minor

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

General Studies -

Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Effective Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Fast-paced environment handling
  • Electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Patient Advocacy- explained treatment procedures, medication risk,special diets and physician instructions to patient
  • Quality Assurance- ensure and endorsed medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulation for maximum quality and control
  • Clinical skills

Certification

  • BLS, 07/26/24 - 07/31/26
  • ACLS, 07/26/24 - 07/31/26

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN

Second Family Services, Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022

RN

Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2022 - Current

Student Nurse

Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021

Student Nurse

Northwest Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021

Caregiver

Visiting Angels
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of science - Nursing

Coppin State University

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology Minor

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

General Studies -

Arundel Community College

Master’s - nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Coppin State University
Johanna Salazar