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Karen Salanguit

Hueytown,AL

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Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers [Number] years of patient care and advocacy within [Type] units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through [Number] years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge Nurse capacity to apply [Skill] and [Skill]. Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over [Number] years of industry experience. Trained in [Type] treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of [Area of expertise]. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

NHS
06.2021 - Current
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
  • Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
  • Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.

Charge Registered Nurse

St Martins In The Pines
03.2018 - 06.2021
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
  • Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
  • Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.

Registered Nurse

Brookdale
03.2013 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

RN Supervisor

NHS
09.2009 - 03.2013
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.

RN Supervisor

Caregivers Of Pleasant Grove
09.2011 - 01.2013
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.

RN

UAB West
02.2008 - 09.2009
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Chicago, IL
12.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, AL
05.1999

Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
05.1974

High School Diploma -

Fairfield High Preparatory School
Fairfield, AL
05.1971

Skills

  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Patient Record Auditing
  • Operational Standards
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Examination
  • Resource Assignment
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Nurse Scheduling
  • Nursing Staff Management
  • Patient Admission
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Operational Procedures
  • Clinical Development
  • PICC Lines
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Airway Management
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Dressing Changes
  • Protocol Management
  • Community Program Referrals
  • Diagnostic Software
  • Inventory Control
  • Routine Examinations
  • Hearing Screenings
  • Student Precepting
  • Infection Control Program Advisory
  • Work Assignments
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Educational Programs
  • First Aid
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Antibiotics Administration
  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Test Interpretations
  • Alternative Treatments
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Suture Removal
  • Direct Supervision
  • Needs Assessment
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Prescription Drug Recommendations
  • Nasogastric Tube Insertion
  • Disease Processes
  • Standards Administration
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Daily Audits

Work Availability

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Quote

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Tony Robbins

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

NHS
06.2021 - Current

Charge Registered Nurse

St Martins In The Pines
03.2018 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Brookdale
03.2013 - 01.2018

RN Supervisor

Caregivers Of Pleasant Grove
09.2011 - 01.2013

RN Supervisor

NHS
09.2009 - 03.2013

RN

UAB West
02.2008 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

T.A. Lawson State Community College

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Birmingham Southern College

Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Jefferson State Community College

High School Diploma -

Fairfield High Preparatory School

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