Stephanie Salazar
Fort Worth
Summary
Healthcare professional with a solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Fort Worth, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing quality of life through compassionate care.
- Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely access to resources and services in home care settings.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity while maintaining safety.
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Custom Care Home Health & Hospice
Grapevine, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Asana Hospice
Fort Worth, TX
12.2016 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition to inform care adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating communication among healthcare team members and supporting continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Linda Bernstein OBGYN
Fort Worth, TX
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed electronic health records system, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality for all patient information.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Obstetrix Medical Group
Fort Worth, TX
10.2008 - 07.2015
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointment calendars to optimize clinic efficiency.
- Assisted with patient intake procedures, collecting accurate demographic and insurance information.
- Provided office support, answering multi-line phones and responding to patient inquiries professionally.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Dallas, TX06-2026
LVN - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie05-2016
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient assessments
- Family communication
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
- Caregiving skills
- Palliative care
- Chronic disease management
- Medical office administration
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
Accomplishments
Dean's List
President's List
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Custom Care Home Health & Hospice
11.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Asana Hospice
12.2016 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
Dr. Linda Bernstein OBGYN
07.2015 - 07.2016
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Obstetrix Medical Group
10.2008 - 07.2015
ADN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
LVN - Nursing
Concorde Career College