Kimberly Salazar
Miami
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at University of Miami Health System, specializing in ventilator management and patient safety. Demonstrated leadership in charge nurse roles, implementing quality improvement initiatives and mentoring nursing staff. Focused on delivering exceptional patient care while promoting a culture of safety and collaboration in high-acuity environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Respiratory PCU | Charge Nurse, UBPC Chair
University of Miami Health System (UHealth)
Miami
10.2022 - Current
- Serve as Charge Nurse 2–3 shifts per week; lead team coordination, assign patient care, and support unit flow.
- Chair of the Unit-Based Practice Council (UBPC); lead QI projects, staff initiatives, and serve as liaison with leadership.
- Care for high-acuity patients with ventilators, tracheostomies, cardiac and respiratory compromise.
- Mentor new staff and precept nursing students and orientees.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, ensure patient-centered care, and promote a culture of safety.
Travel Patient Care Technician
UHealth / MedPro Healthcare Staffing
Miami
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported nursing care teams in PCU/Step-Down units with vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and documentation.
- Delivered high-quality, consistent care across multiple units and shifts during staffing shortages.
Travel Patient Care Technician – ICU/IMCU (COVID Response)
Adventist HealthCare – Aya Healthcare
Takoma Park
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided bedside care for critically ill COVID patients; performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2019
Skills
- Ventilator & Tracheostomy Management
- EMR (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Patient Safety
- Mentorship skills
- Staff Leadership
- Shared governance
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS/CPR/AED
- Wound Treatment Associate
- VAD
Languages
English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
LEADERSHIP & COMMITTEE ROLES
- Charge Nurse – University of Miami Health System
- 2024–Present
- Unit-based leadership in daily operations, staff delegation, and crisis response.
- Serve as Charge Nurse 3 shifts per week, supervising staff and ensuring patient flow and care quality on a 32-bed PCU/Telemetry unit.
- Chair – Unit-Based Practice Council (UBPC)
- Leading initiatives focused on staff engagement, process improvement, and evidence-based practice.
- Lead initiatives to improve patient care, safety, and staff satisfaction.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Respiratory PCU | Charge Nurse, UBPC Chair
University of Miami Health System (UHealth)
10.2022 - Current
Travel Patient Care Technician
UHealth / MedPro Healthcare Staffing
04.2021 - 08.2022
Travel Patient Care Technician – ICU/IMCU (COVID Response)
Adventist HealthCare – Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida International University
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