Lauren Salvador
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with 13+ years of nursing experience known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response and infection control. Motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/ Nurse Trainer
Operating Room- Airsculpt
Henderson , NV
2022.02 - Current
- Ensures operating room readiness - Prepare and maintain sterile surgical tables for minimally invasive procedures, such as liposuction, autologous fat grafting, and mini abdominoplasty.
- Mixes and prepares Tumescent Local Anesthesia.
- Manages patient safety and acts as a patient advocate during the perioperative phase of care.
- Assist the surgeon throughout various procedures as an O.R. Scrub and O.R. Circulator, ensuring smooth operation.
- Monitor vital signs, weight, BMI, body measurements, and oral intake in real time.
- Carry out physician orders regarding medication administration accurately and safely.
- Perform observational audits and competency assessments within the nursing staff, ensuring compliance with infection control policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitor patients after surgery, answer questions, and provide home care strategies for optimal outcome.
- Review inventory and order Operating Room supplies.
- 2+ years conducting 3-week employee training for new hire O.R. nurses nationally.
RN
Antepartum Testing- WHASN Meadows Womens Center
Las Vegas , NV
2015.10 - 2022.02
- Delivered empathic primary care to high-risk obstetric antepartum patients and management of advanced gynecological surgery outpatients.
- Triage/Assessments and strict observation for change in patient status such as monitoring for the development of Preeclampsia (i.e., edema; chest pain; shortness of breath; proteinuria).
- Ran External Fetal Monitoring and Fetal Strip Interpretation for a 5-Bed unit, simultaneously.
- Educated women on prenatal care issues.
- HCG level recording on Ectopic Pregnancies and providing emotional support.
- Scanned and recorded Amniotic Fluid Index, obtained fetal heart tones on twin gestation, and checked fetal position in utero by bedside ultrasound.
- Postoperative gynecological staple removal and incision check.
- Wound Vac Removal.
- Serum Glucose monitoring, Diabetic Educator.
- Educate patients on Anticoagulant Therapy (i.e., Lovenox/ Heparin self administration).
- Carry out physician orders for IV hydration on status-post colposcopy, IUD insertion, hyperemesis gravidarum patients.
- Observe and sign-off Back Office new-hire on proper injection medication administration and technique.
- Intramuscular hormone injection administration, vaccine, glucocorticosteroid administration.
- Educate patients on abnormal clinical findings.
- Foley Catheter Insertion.
- Attached electrodes to chest, legs, and arms of patient, and connected electrode leads to ECG machine.
- Utilize clinical electronic medical recording system.
- Monitors and alerts the physician to changes in patients' status.
Charge LPN
Sub Acute Transitional Care Unit- Kindred Flamingo
Las Vegas , NV
2014.07 - 2015.08
- Adhered to professional codes of ethics and maintains PHI confidentiality in the center and in external locations.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers, and clinical discharge processes.
- Prepared and administered medications as prescribed.
- Communicated adverse drug reactions
- Maintained narcotic records accurately, with narcotic count before and after shift with another nurse
- Ordered and arranged for ordering of pharmaceuticals
- Competent in the use of electronic medical recording via PointClickCare software, nurse desktop Omnicare, and Centricity Web for x-ray records
- Competent in: venipuncture for lab draws; IV insertion; Foley Catheter insertion/disconnection; the use of bladder scan; hanging I.V
- Antibiotics, prepared Gtube/NGtube feedings/medication administration; accuchecks/insulin administration; INR checks with the use of Coagucheck machine
- Collected specimens as ordered by the provider.
- Assisted with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Staff Nurse
Southwest Medical Associates
Las Vagas , NV
2013.12 - 2014.07
- Traveled to senior patient's home, with the service of collecting blood samples for CDC A1C, comprehensive diabetes care.
- Performed kidney disease monitoring, collecting urine specimen for a macroalbumin test.
- Provided colorectal cancer screening FOBT lit tests and urge to complete tests for immediate submission to lab.
- Encouraged breast cancer screenings by setting up appointments to the nearest SMA radiology office
- Scheduled annual retinal eye exams directly through United Health Care customer service.
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse
SPRING VIEW HOME HEALTH CARE- LV, NV
Las Vegas , Nevada
2011.04 - 2014.07
- Provided professional nursing care to patients in their homes.
- Performed breathing nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and usage of CPAP and humidifiers daily.
- Use of Mechanical Ventilation and weaning for patients recovering well enough to resume spontaneous breathing.
- Withdrew blood/ administered injections/insulin to geriatric patients, infants, toddlers, newborns, teens and adults.
- Provided gastrostomy tube replacement, placement verification, feeding, and administration of medications via Mic-Key connector.
- Provided tracheostomy care while maintaining appropriate sterile technique, changing out Shiley/Bovina trachs as per order.
- Maintained patent airway of patient using suction catheters to oral cavity and tracheostomy to expel secretions.
- Provided chest physiotherapy, as per order, to alleviate and mobilize secretions in the lungs.
- Provided Active Range of Motion and Passive Range of Motion exercises to all extremities in immobilized patients, with proper monitoring and assessment of skin breakdown.
- Interacted professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Education
RN To BSN Track - Health Sciences
Western Governors University
2019-08
RN, Associates Degree of Nursing - Health Sciences
Kaplan College
Las Vegas, NV2013-02
Practical Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Kaplan College
Las Vegas, NV2010-12
Skills
- Initiation of Peripheral Venous Access
- IV hydration management
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- Nitrous Oxide/ Conscious sedation monitoring
- Infection Control Officer (ICE)
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies
- New Hire Onboarding and Team Training
- Disinfection of equipment and Sterilization of surgical instruments
- Foley Catheter Insertion and care
- Measure Post Void Residual via ultrasound
- Oxygen Therapy
- Immunization Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care / INR Coagu-checks
- Serum Glucose Monitoring
- Outcome Evaluations
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiovascular life support)
- Infection Control Officer (ICE)
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
RN/ Nurse Trainer
Operating Room- Airsculpt
2022.02 - Current
RN
Antepartum Testing- WHASN Meadows Womens Center
2015.10 - 2022.02
Charge LPN
Sub Acute Transitional Care Unit- Kindred Flamingo
2014.07 - 2015.08
Staff Nurse
Southwest Medical Associates
2013.12 - 2014.07
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse
SPRING VIEW HOME HEALTH CARE- LV, NV
2011.04 - 2014.07
RN To BSN Track - Health Sciences
Western Governors University
RN, Associates Degree of Nursing - Health Sciences
Kaplan College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Kaplan College
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiovascular life support)
- Infection Control Officer (ICE)
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