Jose Salazar, RN
Morristown,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse with almost 14 years devoted at Atlantic Health System, 2 of those past years as a nurse on a progressive/Cardiac Step-down unit, excelling in patient assessments and education. Proven ability in medication administration and telemetry monitoring, Cardiac Step-down trained, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Recognized for precepting nursing students and new nurses, fostering their professional growth and enhancing patient care outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Gagnon 4
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to support care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff appropriately.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Manage patients pre and post-op for cardiac procedures such as Post caths, TAVR's, Watchman's, TEE, Mitral clips, PPM/ICD implantation's, and ablations.
- Care for patients with acute cardiac conditions including LVADs, CHF, arrhythmias, STEMI/NSTEMI
Sec/Tech CCU
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Sec/Tech SICU/MICU
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
03.2016 - 2019
- Assisted healthcare team with patient care tasks, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions for patient safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Trained new nursing assistants on protocols and procedures, improving team efficiency and compliance with standards.
Unit Representative Davino 1
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff, patients, and families to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility for healthcare providers.
Patient Transporter
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Transported patients safely between departments, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers, prioritizing efficient care delivery and communication.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment, upholding hygiene standards in patient care areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate timely patient movements, improving workflow efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ06-2023
High School Diploma -
Summit High School
Summit, NJ06-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- IV insertion
- Patient assessments
- Electronic documentation and charting (EPIC)
- Critical thinking
- Telemetry monitoring
- Basic life support certification (BLS)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Charge Nurse
- Cardiac step-down trained
Certification
BLS and ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Gagnon 4
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Sec/Tech CCU
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
10.2019 - 09.2023
Sec/Tech SICU/MICU
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
03.2016 - 2019
Unit Representative Davino 1
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
01.2014 - 02.2016
Patient Transporter
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
11.2011 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union County College
High School Diploma -
Summit High School
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