KIRK ANDREW SALAZAR
Henrico,VA
Summary
Adaptable professional with almost 10 years of experience and a proven knowledge of acute critical care, case management, and clinical services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time and preventing complications in post-surgical patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Improved ICU efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and coordinating patient needs with medical staff.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Nurse Associate
EXL SERVICES PHILIPPINES INC.
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Use clinical judgement to determine if a procedure is medical necessary or appropriate according to policies and critrerias
- Provide quality case review
- Collaborate with the members of the team
- Familiarity with medical terminologies, Codes and processes.
ICU Registered Nurse
SAINT GABRIEL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Assess patients' condition, notify physicians of clinical changes as well as prepare and implement patient care plans
- Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
- Administer medications as determined by the patient's condition (Intravenous, Subcutaneous, etc.)
- Operate machines such as Mechanical ventilators, Cardiac monitors, Pulse oximeter, Infusion pumps and IV pumps.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing -
SAINT GABRIEL COLLEGE
KALIBO, AKLAN04.2013
Skills
- Point of care testing
- Clinical judgment
- Pain Management
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Records Updating
- Documentation And Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Electronic Charting
- Taking vitals
- Analytical Thinking
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Certification
- State of Virginia Registered Nurse License
- BLS, ALS, TNCC
References
References available upon request
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
08.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Associate
EXL SERVICES PHILIPPINES INC.
12.2019 - 02.2022
ICU Registered Nurse
SAINT GABRIEL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2013 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing -
SAINT GABRIEL COLLEGE