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LIBERTINE SALAZAR

Edinburg,TX

Summary

Passionate Recovery Room Nurse devoted to providing first-rate patient care in hospital settings. Offering 30 + years of hands-on experience assessing patient conditions, administering medications and IVs and assisting in post-operational tasks such as transporting patients, stitching and bandaging. Certified in CAPA . Courteous and empathetic professional within-depth knowledge of patient needs analysis and sterilization protocols. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre Op/PACU NURSE

Evergreen Hospital
01.2026 - Current
  • Monitored patient vitals and recovery progress post-anesthesia to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining accurate documentation of patient responses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, enhancing understanding and compliance.
  • Evaluated recovery status, identifying complications early and coordinating timely interventions with physicians.

Registered Pacu Nurse

St Anne Hospital
04.2025 - Current
  • Monitored patient vital signs and responses post-anesthesia to ensure safety and stability.
  • Administered medications and IV fluids as per physician orders in recovery phase.
  • Collaborated with surgical team to facilitate seamless patient transitions from OR to PACU.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery understanding.

Recovery Room Registered Nurse

Edinburg Regional Hospital
02.2018 - Current
  • Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
  • Used CERNER to enter patient data and recovery notes.
  • Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
  • Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse, PACU

DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE
10.2005 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

STAFF RECOVERY NURSE

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
09.2000 - 11.2005
  • Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
  • Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
  • Cared for and maintained recovery objectives for GENERAL SURGERY, ORTHO, GYNE, patients.
  • Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
  • Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.
  • Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Recovery Room Registered Nurse

NORTHPOINT SURGICAL CANTER
07.1999 - 09.2000
  • Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
  • Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
  • Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
  • Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
  • Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.

Recovery Room Registered Nurse

Cornerstone Regional Hospital
05.1998 - 06.1999
  • Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
  • Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
  • Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
  • Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.

REGISTERED NURSE PREOP

RIO GRANSDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
03.1997 - 04.1998
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

BROWNSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
05.1989 - 02.1997
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

NATINAL KEIODNEY INSTITUTE
09.1987 - 04.1989
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques

. Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.

  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

ARELLANO UNIVERSITY
PHILIPPINES
03.1987

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Collecting vitals
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy

Certification

CAPA

Timeline

Pre Op/PACU NURSE

Evergreen Hospital
01.2026 - Current

Registered Pacu Nurse

St Anne Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Recovery Room Registered Nurse

Edinburg Regional Hospital
02.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE
10.2005 - Current

STAFF RECOVERY NURSE

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
09.2000 - 11.2005

Recovery Room Registered Nurse

NORTHPOINT SURGICAL CANTER
07.1999 - 09.2000

Recovery Room Registered Nurse

Cornerstone Regional Hospital
05.1998 - 06.1999

REGISTERED NURSE PREOP

RIO GRANSDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
03.1997 - 04.1998

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

BROWNSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
05.1989 - 02.1997

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

NATINAL KEIODNEY INSTITUTE
09.1987 - 04.1989

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

ARELLANO UNIVERSITY