KIMBERLY SALMERON

• Deliver bedside care to patients in a40 bed Neuro ICU for post surgical, in-patient surgical, trauma and Our Legacy patients
• Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure
• Trained to treat critically ill patient with specialization in neurological conditions such as strokes, Brain hemorrhages, seizure disorders spinal cord injuries amongst many others
• Ensure 100% accuracy and completeness when documenting procedures, patient conditions, and the administration of medication to maintain DNV accreditation for the unit
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• Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
• Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
• Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
• Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, streamlining communication among healthcare professionals.
• Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.
• Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.

Provide continuous 24 hour care for patients while they are in a crisis state to achieve palliation and management of acute symptoms. In this role I travel to where the patient is and provide any care necessary to support the patient and family. Additionally I advocate for any additional assistance or needs for the patient to achieve palliation.

• Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
• Conducted regular clinical assessments of assigned patients, identifying any changes in condition that may necessitate modifications to the care plan.
• Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s unique circumstances.

• Deliver bedside care to patients in a 40 bed Neuro Surgical PCU
• Assist patients with basic personal care and mobility needs
• Collect bodily fluids for lab tests, empty bedpans, change linens, and clean rooms
• Phlebotomy- Lab draws to send out for testing
• Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
• Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
• Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
• Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
• Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.

• Organization, clerical skills, manage EMR, collecting payments for surgeries
• Completing surgery consent forms with patients on day of surgery
• Answering phone calls, assuring all necessary patient documents are charted properly before surgeries
• Maintenance of HIPPA compliance
• Maintain confidential information
• Confirm appointment times with patients
• Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
• Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
• Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
• Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
• Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.

• Outpatient mental health clinic
• Administrative work, clerical & organizational medical operations
• Scheduling of patient appointments with clinicians, billing for insurance companies
• Compile and prepare reports for clinicians
• Answering phone calls, process medical records, ensure compliance of COMAR & HIPPA regulations
• Maintain confidential information, develop and maintain systems to help company grow
• Handled sensitive patient information with discretion, adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines and safeguarding privacy at all times.
• Provided exceptional customer service to patients, addressing concerns promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.