Rosario Salazar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Providence St Joseph's Medical Center
Burbank, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Daily coordination and preparation of patients for interventional procedures.
- Administer IV moderate sedation for special procedures.
- Analyze lab results and medical history.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
- Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Los Angeles Valley Community College
Valley Village, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the clinical setting to ensure safe patient care practices.
- Evaluated student performance through written exams, presentations, and practical demonstrations of skills.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Assisted in recruitment of students for nursing program per admission policies and procedures, increasing enrollment.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Providence Saint Joseph’s Medical Center
11.2014 - 07.2022
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
United States University
San Diego, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CASkills
- Online Teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Community Education
- Community Outreach
- Presentation Skills
- Reliability
- Nonprofit communications
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NIH Stroke
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Providence St Joseph's Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Los Angeles Valley Community College
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Providence Saint Joseph’s Medical Center
11.2014 - 07.2022
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NIH Stroke
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Master of Science - Nursing
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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