Salma Barraza
Tomball ,Tx
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct acute patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Willingness to have versatility within job role through expansion of education and desire to learn new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical Support Specialist
Biolife Plasma Services
05.2022 - Current
- Determined donor eligibility thru medical history interview, physical examination and proper management of informed consent.
- Managed donor adverse events by assessment, following Center Physician's standing orders and/or donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Precepted new MSS', providing guidance on unit functions, individual roles, and SOP guidelines.
- Managed employee incidents and supported Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Ability to serve a diverse population with a board range of health condition and needs.
- Proficient in EKG interpretation/assessment.
- Establishing communication with physicians to facilitate comprehensive care plans highlighting evidenced-based best practice.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management of lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Administered nursing care to pre and post op/procedure patients with bone/musculoskeletal disorders.
- Coordinated with physical therapist and helped with patient exercise/patient transferring.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA/fluids.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Education
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing -
Lone Star College
Tomball, TX05-2016
Skills
- IV Therapy including blood/blood products
- Using PCEA/PCA
- Documentation/Charting; MEDITECH and CERNER
- Chest tubes/Wound Vac
- Monitoring/management of CBI
- Ability to fluently speak/read/write in Spanish
- BLS Certification
Timeline
RN, Medical Support Specialist
Biolife Plasma Services
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
01.2017 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
06.2016 - 12.2018
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing -
Lone Star College
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