Josie Saldivar
Fruitland,ID
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Student
Treasure Valley Community College
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in multiple clinical settings including medical-surgical units, emergency rooms, long-term care facilities, pediatric wards among others.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Promoted a culture of learning within the clinical setting by sharing knowledge gained from educational experiences with peers and mentors.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with thorough preparation of documentation, medication education, and follow-up appointments for patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
Medical Assistant
Valley Family Health Care
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR06.2024
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Vitals monitoring
- First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Nursing Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Test Interpretations
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Student
Treasure Valley Community College
09.2022 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant
Valley Family Health Care
09.2020 - 03.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Treasure Valley Community College
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