Renemine Salazar

• Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses and coordinating with healthcare teams.
• Assisted RN in developing patient care plans through assessments and nursing diagnoses.
• Provided comprehensive chronic care in the LTC unit, expertly managing medication administration, wound care, and monitoring 26 to 30 residents per shift.
• Monitored patients with acute conditions to ensure appropriate interventions.
• Collected lab specimens and reported results to supervising nurse or physicians.
• Ensured strict adherence to HIPAA compliance and infection control standards.
• Supervised clinical and support staff, fostering a professional work environment.
• Supervised CNAs, conducted admissions, discharges, and Medicare charting, etc.

Specialized Care:

• Adapt and proficiently provide a full range of nursing care in various acute care units to patients with various disease processes.
• Proficiently administer medications, complying with doctor’s orders.
• Maintain and update patient data accurately and completely on a regular basis.
• Chart daily patient assessments and take medication orders from physicians.
• Assisting in discharge planning, providing timely instructions, and education to residents and families to ensure smooth transitions.
• Therapeutically interact with residents and family to promote positive coping methods.
• Provided direct care and daily assistance to residents with complex medical needs, including those with tracheostomies, Foley catheters, and G-tube feeding.
• Monitored and maintained tracheostomy, ensuring clear airway management, suctioning, and regular cleaning in accordance with healthcare protocols.
• Performed G-tube feedings and medication administration, following safety guidelines to ensure proper nutrition and resident comfort.
• Conducted catheter care, monitoring for infections, blockages, and ensuring proper drainage and hygiene.
• Assisted in wound care and treatment, following the physician’s orders and wound care plans to promote healing and prevent infection.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care, communicate changes in resident condition, and update care plans.