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Kharen Salazar, LPN

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with experience at NYC Health + Hospitals, skilled in patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and comfort through effective communication and direct care. Committed to delivering high-quality support while maintaining privacy and adhering to safety protocols.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

NYC Health + Hospitals
Staten Island, NY
06.2022 - 06.2025
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.

Customer Service

Walgreens
Staten Island, NY
05.2022 - 06.2025
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping floors, tidying shelves, dusting surfaces.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Student Nurse

Pangasinan Provincial Hospital
San Carlos City, Pangasinan
06.2015 - 05.2019
  • Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
  • Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Virgen Milagrosa University
San Carlos City, Pangasinan Philippines
06-2019

High School Diploma -

Ednas School of San Carlos
San Carlos City, Pangasinan
03-2014

Skills

  • Vital signs and patient monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient transfers
  • Safety protocols
  • Medication Administration
  • Privacy/HIPAA regulations
  • Patients Advocacy
  • Medical Terminology

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Child Abuse: New York Mandated Reporter Training
  • Infection Control and Barrier Precautions

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

NYC Health + Hospitals
06.2022 - 06.2025

Customer Service

Walgreens
05.2022 - 06.2025

Student Nurse

Pangasinan Provincial Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Virgen Milagrosa University

High School Diploma -

Ednas School of San Carlos