Saira Salado
Soledad,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring Licensed Vocational Nurse offering over 7 years of patient-care experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Background in the clinic and skilled nursing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Montage Health: MoGo Urgent Care
01.2022 - Current
- Assisting the provider with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
Floor Nurse/ Nursing Supervisor/IP Nurse
Eden Valley Care Center
02.2018 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each assigned patient.
Floor nurse/ Weekend supervisor
Windsor Monterey Care Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, and performing catheterizations.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, and shower assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT01-2024
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With Psychology Emphasis
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2016
Skills
- Geriatrics
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Wound Management
- Medical Charting
- Screening And Triaging
- Reporting And Documentation
- Treatment Outcome Monitoring
- Acute And Rehabilitative Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Data Collections
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
Director of Staff Development Certification
Infection Prevention Certification
Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification
CPR Certification, BLS
Affiliations
- Flu Clinic Volunteer at Community Clinic
- Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer
- Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Volunteer, >100hours
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Montage Health: MoGo Urgent Care
01.2022 - Current
Floor Nurse/ Nursing Supervisor/IP Nurse
Eden Valley Care Center
02.2018 - Current
Floor nurse/ Weekend supervisor
Windsor Monterey Care Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Hartnell College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With Psychology Emphasis
Hartnell College
IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
Director of Staff Development Certification
Infection Prevention Certification
Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification
CPR Certification, BLS
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