Kathy Salazar
Delano,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Supervising Registered Nurse III with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 30-year nursing career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about unit health record charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Ready to help team achieve the institution mission statement and goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Registered Nurse III
North Kern State Prison
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Supervising Registered Nurse II
North Kern State Prison
08.2011 - 05.2022
- Assigned as the CTC SRN II, and cross covering other SRN IIs on their days off
- Under the direction of the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), or the Supervising Registered Nurse III (SRN III), the SRN II is responsible for planning and evaluating the objective and effectiveness of te Whole Person Program (WPCP) and other Complete Care Model (CCM) initiatives such as Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment, Hepatitis C Treatment (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other programs at the institution.
- Responsible for planning, assigning, supervising , and evaluating the work of the institution's WPCP team of nursing social services and administrative support staff.
- The SRN II coordinates with members of the primary care team and pharmacy staff, as well as interfaces with mental health, specialty and dental services
- Receives, disseminates, implements, and monitors the adherence to policies and procedures, applies supervisory rules and principles, resolves personnel issues, set goals for self and others, and ensures the continuity of quality patient care.
- Actively participates and supports the CCM.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, CF
North Kern State Prison
07.2007 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Was an acting Supervising Registered Nurse II for approximately 6 months supervising RNs, LVNs, PTs and CNAs for A Clinic , A4 and B clinic.
- Has worked as the Staff Development Nurse for approximately 3 years and was responsible for planning and providing new employee orientation for all new nurses to North Kern State Prison with the assistance of all facility personnel. This include monitoring nurses through rotation process. Provide nursing education classes on a routing basis. Maintained accurate and complete records of current Medical and Psychiatric Personnel License and CPR cards except for those held by Health Care Coordinator.
- Remain familiar with the Registered Nurse scope of practice, as written and administered by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Remain familiar with the pertinent sections of Title 22 and Title 15, California Department of Corrections Operations Manual (DOM) and Institution's Operational Procedures with regards to clinic, CTC, and other specialty areas and with the functions of the Registered Nurse within these settings.
- Also assigned to worked as Delta Clinic RN on 3W- was responsible for organizing, providing and maintaining necessary health care services for patients accessing care in Facility Clinic consistent with CCHCS policy and procedures. In collaboration with the Primary Care Team (PCT), ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely care to patients and coordinates interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care.
Director of Staff Development
Delano Regional Medical Center
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
- Collaborated with the Director of Nursing in assessing and revising educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel indicated or requested.
- Maintained training records of nursing staff and records required by law and hospital regulations.
- Develop lesson plans and long term training programs.
- Performed the duties of an instructor in a pre-certification nursing assistant program or in-service training program.
Registry Staff Registered Nurse
GSN,Inc.
07.2003 - 07.2008
- Worked per diem as RN Registry / RN Relief to local Hospitals in Bakersfield and Delano. Has worked as Relief RN at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Southwest and Delano Regional Medical Center.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Registered Nurse Staff II
Catholic Healthcare West-Mercy Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Worked in Telemetry/DOU Department
- Assures quality of care, by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient health care goals and standard of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act and other governing agency regulations.
- Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in position to understand care requirements.
- Document patient care services by charting in patient care records.
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures, and control substance regulations.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Travelling Contracted Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Solutions
01.2003 - 09.2006
- Travelling RN Contracted with Delano Regional Medical Center and worked as the AM shift Medical/Surgical/Bariatric Floor Supervisor.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LVNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Travelling Contracted Registered Nurse
Readylink Health Care
04.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked with travelling contract as an RN to various hospital statewide such as Delano, Regional Medical Center, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield Mercy Hospital, Kaiser Permanente in San Ramon, Ca, Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, Ca, Martin Luther King Hospital inLos Angeles
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registry Staff RN
Uni9ted Staffing Solution, Inc.
04.1995 - 03.2001
- Worked as a relief RN in various hospitals in Orange County
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Paul's Hospital
03.1992 - 04.1993
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Central Philippine University
Iloilo City, Philippines03.1991
Skills
- Nursing Staff Management
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Medication Tracking
- Resource Monitoring
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Establish Policies
- Staff Leadership
- Operational Procedures
- Problem Identification
- Inpatient Services
- Staff Development
Timeline
Supervising Registered Nurse III
North Kern State Prison
05.2022 - Current
Supervising Registered Nurse II
North Kern State Prison
08.2011 - 05.2022
Director of Staff Development
Delano Regional Medical Center
08.2009 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse, CF
North Kern State Prison
07.2007 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse Staff II
Catholic Healthcare West-Mercy Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2007
Registry Staff Registered Nurse
GSN,Inc.
07.2003 - 07.2008
Travelling Contracted Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Solutions
01.2003 - 09.2006
Travelling Contracted Registered Nurse
Readylink Health Care
04.2001 - 01.2003
Registry Staff RN
Uni9ted Staffing Solution, Inc.
04.1995 - 03.2001
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Paul's Hospital
03.1992 - 04.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Central Philippine University
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