Soledad Lee
Salinas,CA
Summary
Skilled at enhancing patient care, I apply critical thinking and compassionate service at Salinas Valley Health to elevate patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, including pediatrics. Experience with titrations vasoactive drips. I actively contributed to quality improvement initiatives and professional development. I am a member of ASPAN and have CPAN exam date on May 1,2025. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Experience in charge nurse And orienting/mentoring new staff. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Salinas Valley Health
12.1990 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery. ASPAN member.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA08.1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration to include cardiac & active titration of vasoactive drips
- Direct patient care to include pediatric population
- Patient assessments in the critical time
- Post op care of cardiac procedures: Watchman devices, Ablations, TAVRS, PTAB
- Neuro patients with Irraflow devices, craniotomies
- Experience with the discharge phase
- 20 year PACU experience
- Experience in charge nurse role
- BLS, PALS, ACLS & RN license expire in 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Salinas Valley Health
12.1990 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabrillo College