Natalie Saralegui
Cary,NC
Summary
Organized Nurse Manager dedicated to maintaining high-performance and quality-driven healthcare units. Well-versed in evaluating staff performance, conducting education programs and developing departmental budgets. Strong communicator and tactical planner with top skills in problem-solving and conflict management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Developed staffing plans to meet patient needs and budget constraints.
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
- Direct covering Manager for the Medicine Division, which includes 9 units.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
- Identified and facilitated patient referrals to address complex medical issues.
- Floated to various units i.e, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units, Cardiac Step-Down unit, Neurology unit, Urology/Nephrology unit, Oncology unit, Orthopedic Surgery unit, Cardio-Vascular Surgical Step-Down units, and the Cardiothoracic surgery unit.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
08.2014 - 12.2021
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Floated to various units i.e, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units, Cardiac Step-Down unit, Neurology unit, Urology/Nephrology unit, Emergency Department, Emergency Department overflow unit, Oncology unit, Orthopedics unit, Surgical-Trauma unit, Rehabilitation unit, Cardio-Vascular Surgical Step-Down unit, Behavioral unit and Observation unit.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Delegated and supervised work of other nursing team members and support staff.
- Worked toward team goals of medical unit and accounted for department and system-specific metrics.
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in care delivery.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
Floral Park, NY
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided training and supervision in the charge nurse role to fellow registered nurses, mental health technicians and nurse assistants.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent's Hospital
Harrison, NY
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Independent lead registered nurse, worked closely with interdisciplinary team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
New York, NY05.2012
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Appraisal
- Budget Administration
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse - PCCN
- NIHSS certified
- ACLS/BLS certified
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Float Pool Staff Nurse
UNC Rex Hospital
12.2015 - 06.2023
Float Pool Staff Nurse
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
08.2014 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2014 - 03.2015
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
04.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent's Hospital
09.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
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