Marie Salazar
Willmar,United States
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 20 + years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in various types of settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Curalate
Willmar, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership and direction to the LPN team to ensure quality patient care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Evaluated new equipment prior to use in order to determine safety levels.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
LPN Charge Nurse
Glen Oaks Senior living Campus
New London, MN
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Meadowlane RHCC
Benson, MN
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Ensured that all staff members were properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
- Provided guidance to nurses, LPNs, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.
- Monitored performance of all nursing staff and provided feedback as needed.
- Conducted regular meetings with nursing staff to discuss current issues, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Handled all referrals and admissions into the nursing home
- Ordered specialized equipment for new residents.
LPN Field Nurse
Bethesda Home Health
Willmar, MN
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Medication set up
- Scheduled appointments
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
LPN, Private Duty
Prairie River Home Care, East College Drive
Hutchinson, MN
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Ensured safety of patients while providing quality nursing care services in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Managed fragile pediatric patients on ventilators and G tubes
- Took patient to and from schol and assisted them throughout the scvhool day
LPN Office Nurse
Family Practice Medical Center
Willmar, MN
10.2008 - 01.2016
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques following surgery or injury.
- Roomed patients and obtained health history.
- Performed prior authorizations for patients with insurance Co
- Handled Dr Mulders surgical and office schedule
LPN Office Nurse
Janning Ent Center
WIllmar, MN
07.2005 - 09.2008
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques following surgery or injury.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Assisted in Pre and Post op setting including IV insertions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jennieo Turkey Store
Willmar, MN
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Pre employment drug screening
- Assisted in the plant with emergent siituations
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN05-2003
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Pediatric Care
- Emergency Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Charting
- Patient support
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Patient Observation
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medications
- Staff Supervision
- Time management abilities
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Curalate
12.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Glen Oaks Senior living Campus
12.2022 - 12.2023
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Meadowlane RHCC
10.2021 - 11.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Bethesda Home Health
07.2019 - 02.2021
LPN, Private Duty
Prairie River Home Care, East College Drive
02.2016 - 06.2018
LPN Office Nurse
Family Practice Medical Center
10.2008 - 01.2016
LPN Office Nurse
Janning Ent Center
07.2005 - 09.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jennieo Turkey Store
06.2003 - 06.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Ridgewater College