Salena Bullo
Summary
Staff Nurse III specializing in acute care, telemetry, and stroke management in fast-paced environments. Deliver high-acuity patient care and lead initiatives for new graduate nurses while recognized as a 4-time Daisy Award nominee for compassionate care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse III
Kaiser Permanente
Fremont, California
07.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for up to 24 patients on a unit with 4:1 telemetry and 5:1 Med-Surg ratios, prioritizing safe and timely care
- Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms to identify changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly
- Delivered specialized stroke care through NIHSS assessments and evidence-based protocols, ensuring timely interventions for improved patient outcomes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized treatment plans and facilitate safe discharge, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction
- Administer medications, treatments, and patient education while maintaining patient safety and quality standards
- Serve as Break Relief RN and Campus Support Nurse (CSN), providing staffing and clinical support across multiple units
- Precept and mentor new graduate nurses and orient traveler RNs to unit workflows, policies, and patient care standards
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation in compliance with organizational standards
- Achieved recognition as a 4-time Daisy Award nominee for exemplary patient care and commitment to nursing excellence
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
San Leandro, CA
2018 - 2020
- Administered wound care, IV therapy, medications, and coordinated discharges to facilitate patient recovery
- Managed medically complex patients in long-term acute care, including telemetry monitoring and respiratory support, ensuring comprehensive patient management
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through integrated care
Registered Nurse
Windsor Post Acute Care Center of Hayward
Hayward, CA
2017 - 2018
- Conducted patient assessments, managed medication administration, and provided treatments and education, ensuring comprehensive patient care
- Delivered direct nursing care to geriatric and rehabilitation patients, enhancing recovery in a skilled nursing environment
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to align and achieve patient recovery goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
01-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Merritt College
01-2018
Associate in Health Science -
Merritt College
01-2014
Skills
- Acute care nursing
- Telemetry monitoring
- Stroke care and NIHSS
- Epic EMR
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Precepting and staff training
- Rapid response support
- Patient safety and quality improvement
- Wound care
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California, Expires: 11/30/27
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Expires: 01/08/28
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Expires: 01/08/28
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse III
Kaiser Permanente
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
2018 - 2020
Registered Nurse
Windsor Post Acute Care Center of Hayward
2017 - 2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Merritt College
Associate in Health Science -
Merritt College