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Lorenzo Salais Jr.

El Paso,TX

Summary

A professional Registered Nurse seeking employment in a variety of clinical settings that can benefit from an employee who is eager to gain more knowledge by learning procedures and obtain new technical and educational skills required to perform complex medical care under the scope of registered nurse. I currently have over 21 years of total medical field experience including 6 years as a certified nursing assistant, 11 years as a licensed practical nurse, and about 5 years as a registered nurse with multiple backgrounds and specialties including Med Surge, Telemetry, E.R, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient clinics, long term acute care hospitals, home health agencies from the pediatric down to the geriatric population. I have extensive experience with wound care, ventilator management, critical care infusion drugs and IV drip titration, multiple chronic to acute disease processes including congestive heart failure, asthma, COPD, CVA, MI multiple fractures, motor vehicle accidents, TBI, swell as management of chronic disabilities and conditions.I am a hispanic who is fluent in both English and Spanish so that helps me be able to communicate with a broader population, I have also done extensive work with EMR and can type up to 80 words per minute.

Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in inpatient care and patient management. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in electronic medical records, patient education, and crisis management.

Diligent Registered Nurse with solid background in patient care and team coordination. Adept at performing clinical assessments and administering treatments with precision. Demonstrated expertise in patient advocacy and healthcare documentation.

Diligent Registered Nurse with solid background in patient care and team coordination. Adept at performing clinical assessments and administering treatments with precision. Demonstrated expertise in patient advocacy and healthcare documentation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Floor Nurse

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.

Traveling RN

Select Specialty Hospital
01.2021 - Current
  • Duties include working a ICU and high observation unit, including a covid-19 unit in a medical surgical floor at a long term acute care hospital, caring for critically and hemodynamically ill patients dependent on mechanical ventilators and critical care drips, work responsibilities also included patient and family teaching, admission and discharges, medication administration, wound care and management of variety of chronic and acute disease processes
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

RN

Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Duties included working acute care and triage of critically and sick patients admitted thought the emergency room
  • I worked during the peak of covid-19 with medically complex patients on mechanical ventilators and high oxygen concentration devices

RN

Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Duties included providing one on one care to chronically or acutely ill patients who suffered long or short term disabilities including CVA, MVA or TBI and required complex wound care and rehab to restore optimal quality of life
  • Worked as a registered nurse and provided all of the duties under the scope of practice of registered nurse

LVN

El Paso Veterans Affairs
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Worked the outpatient clinics a a licensed vocational nurse serving our brave men and woman in uniform serving our military branches and veterans by helping service connected patients under the supervision of registered nurse working the specialty clinics at the VA

LVN

Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Worked at a long term acute care hospital caring for chronic or acute critically ill patients as a licensed vocational nurse
  • Duties include working the ICU and high observation unit, in a medical surgical floor at a long term acute care hospital, caring for critically and hemodynamically unstable patients dependent on mechanical ventilators and critical care unit transfusing blood and managing drips under the supervision of a registered nurse, other work responsibilities also included patient and family teaching, medication administration, wound care and management of variety of chronic and acute disease processes

Education

Associates Degree of Science - Nursing

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
05.2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate -

Anamarc Educational College
11.2009

Maxine L. Silva Health Magnet H.S. -

05.2003

Skills

  • BLS/CPR Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Epic experience with EHR
  • Physical assessments
  • Compassionate Care
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance

References

  • Globert Empedrad, RN BSN, House Supervisor, Select Specialty Hospital, 520-360-9165
  • Deanna Brown, Charge Nurse, Select Specialty Hospital, 414-233-8129
  • Marisela Del Real, RN, BSN, Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital Supervisor, 915-920-5013
  • Robert Gastelum, RT, Select Specialty Hospital, co-worker, 520-647-6784
  • Alonzo Apodaca, RN, Sierra Providence E.R co-worker, 915-238-8624

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN Floor Nurse

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Traveling RN

Select Specialty Hospital
01.2021 - Current

RN

Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus
01.2020 - 01.2021

RN

Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021

LVN

El Paso Veterans Affairs
01.2017 - 01.2020

LVN

Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2017

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate -

Anamarc Educational College

Maxine L. Silva Health Magnet H.S. -

Associates Degree of Science - Nursing

El Paso Community College
Lorenzo Salais Jr.