Martha Salguero
Jonesboro,Arkansas
Summary
Driven Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University, adept in collaborative practice and compassionate care. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction through evidence-based interventions and strong interdisciplinary team collaboration. Fluent in Spanish, my approach significantly reduced hospital readmission rates, showcasing my organizational skills and commitment to excellence in emergency and direct patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and coordinated services for complex medical cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and developing tailored treatment plans for adult patients.
- Expedited referrals to specialists when necessary while maintaining open lines of communication between providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, personalized care and fostering strong relationships with patients.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing, and topical medications.
- Established trust within diverse patient populations by demonstrating cultural competence in communication and healthcare delivery approaches.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose illnesses, injuries, and other health issues in adult patients.
- Managed chronic conditions effectively using evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize medication regimens and lifestyle modifications.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing and adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, maintaining open lines of communication, and consistently demonstrating professional conduct.
- Provided compassionate, evidence-based care to patients experiencing life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the acute care setting through adherence to best practices and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with thorough discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal results.
- Optimized patient recovery by developing targeted treatment strategies based on individual medical conditions and needs.
- Implemented advanced cardiac life support measures during emergency situations, resulting in saved lives and improved outcomes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Acted as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for acutely ill patients.
- Proactively identified potential complications within the ICU environment through keen observation skills and prompt communication with healthcare team.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert acute care nursing interventions and timely responses to critical situations.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Education
Master of Science - Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
St Louis, MO05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA04.2011
Skills
- Collaborative Practice
- Compassionate Care
- Licensed RN
- Emergency Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Lab result evaluation
Certification
- ACLS, AHA - Expires 10/31/2025
- BCLS, AHA - Expires 10/31/2025
- PALS, AHA - Expires September 30, 2024
- CCRN, AACN - Expires 06/30/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
07.2021 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
- ACLS, AHA - Expires 10/31/2025
- BCLS, AHA - Expires 10/31/2025
- PALS, AHA - Expires September 30, 2024
- CCRN, AACN - Expires 06/30/2025
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