Mylene Salazar
Salinas,CA
Summary
Hardworking Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at California Correctional Health Care Services, excelling in safe medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in clinical assessment and committed to maintaining infection safety protocols for optimal health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Correctional Health Care Services
05.2007 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising registered nurse.
- Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and basic medical treatments
- Support patient mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed
- Conduct health screenings and collect patient medical history
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid or CPR as necessary
- Ensure proper infection control procedures and maintain a clean, safe environment
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and mental health providers to coordinate patient care
- Document patient care activities accurately and timely in medical records
- Ensure compliance with CDCR policies, state regulations, and facility protocols
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Skyline Nursing Home
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
Manila Philippines03-1994
Skills
- Safe medication administration
- Aging population support
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Vital signs evaluation and reporting
- Direct patient support
- Health literacy promotion
- Patient-focused care
- Sterile catheter procedures
- Infection safety protocols
- Detailed patient analysis
- Patient education in diabetes management
- Mental health assistance
- Clinical assessment
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Correctional Health Care Services
05.2007 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Skyline Nursing Home
06.2006 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
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