Sheila Salazar
Katy,Texas
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oakmont Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Medication Aide
Oakmont Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Displayed excellent attention to detail when updating electronic medical records after each instance of administering medicine as per legal requirements.
- Contributed to efficient facility operations by preparing and organizing medications in advance for scheduled distribution times.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Education
LVN/LPN - Nursing
The Vocational Nursing Institute
Houston, TX03.2024
Skills
- Procedure Explanation
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Administrative Functions
- Intravenous Medications
- Direct Patient Care
- Preventive Care
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Documenting intake
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Responsible and Dependable
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oakmont Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Oakmont Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
LVN/LPN - Nursing
The Vocational Nursing Institute
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