Molly N. Salazar
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate nursing professional seeking a vocational nurse position. Aim to utilize my education, training, and experience to contribute as a valuable member of a medical team that prioritizes excellent patient care. Possess strong communication skills and have gained clinical experience in various healthcare settings. Additionally, fluent in both English and Spanish.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
BrightStar Care
05.2022 - Current
- Assist with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engage patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provide safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitor clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Record status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Complete regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Caregiver
Easy Living Home Care
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Assisted client with ADLs, including hygiene and exercise
- Provide companionship clients need for emotional well-being
- Provide and assist with transportation outside of home on client's behalf
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
PFS Specialist
Ambry Genetics
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Responsible for verifying eligibility and benefits
- Responsible in obtaining prior and ongoing authorization for services in a timely manner
- Assisted in updating, recording and reporting in organizations data base
- Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, and appropriateness according to services rendered
- Determine patient's estimated financial responsibility if applicable
- Specialized in Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Verification, following Ancillary Guidelines
- Communicating with facilities to share information as needed, following HIPPA guidelines at all times during communications involving patients information
- Verify out of network/in network benefits with insurance companies such as Blue Cross & Blue Shield
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
DSP
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
07.2009 - 02.2020
- Record Patient data and report abnormalities or new symptoms to RN
- Take Vital Signs
- Administer medications following doctor's orders
- Performed individual meal preparation for 6 residents in group homes with dietary needs and restrictions ensuring health and safety
- Involved with Group Homes and Independent Living Services
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Helped patients complete therapy and exercise
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Education
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA08.2023
Skills
Vocational Nurse
California License #000000
BLS
Basic Life Support American Heart Association
Expires 2024
Student Nurse Experience
STUDENT NURSE
May 2023 - Present
Kaiser Permanente, Urgent Care, Santa Ana, CA
- Assisted with patient appointments, intake process, and provided instructions
- Monitored patient conditions and administered medications, including injections
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases based on factors like age or season
- Arranged discharge planning for post-hospital care
- Collaborated with other hospital departments for coordinated treatment
- Skill - Performance Electrocardiograms
- Skill - Ear Lavage
- Skill - Basic wound care
STUDENT NURSE
January 2023 - April 2023
Garden Park, Subacute Assisted Living, Garden Grove, CA
- Documented vital signs and reported abnormalities to licensed nurse
- Administered medications and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
- Cared for catheters, central lines, and gastric tubes
- Controlled infection risks through proper wound care and dressing changes
STUDENT NURSE
Kindred Hospital, Subacute, Brea, CA
August 2022 - December 2022
- Shadowed nursing staff to analyze patient conditions and learn hands-on skills
- Provided direct care to patients daily, including monitoring and evaluating conditions
- Administered medications and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
- Assisted with hygiene, skincare, and nutritional needs for a positive patient experience
Timeline
Caregiver
BrightStar Care
05.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Easy Living Home Care
01.2022 - 06.2022
PFS Specialist
Ambry Genetics
12.2019 - 04.2020
DSP
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
07.2009 - 02.2020
Concorde Career College
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