Stephanie Saldivar
Taft,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional of 17 years offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable on quality improvement processes and risk mitigation strategies for HCA. Focused on patient safety and maintaining the highest standard of care for patients. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Manager
HCA Corpus Christi Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing effective risk management strategies and protocols.
- Reduced the occurrence of medical errors through comprehensive staff training and regular audits.
- Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in improved coordination and patient outcomes.
- Developed and executed successful action plans addressing identified areas for improvement in patient safety metrics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create a culture of safety and accountability across the organization.
- Led initiatives to improve transparency around adverse events, fostering open dialogue between staff members and promoting learning from past incidents.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Portland FSED
Corpus Christi Med Center
05.2007 - Current
- Charge experience in Med/surg, Bariatrics, ED and FSED
- Precepting/training RNs for 14+ years
- Compassionate and Empathetic care
- Solutions Oriented Professional.
- Ensuring patient care metrics are continually improving
- Collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educating patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Providing staff support and quality leadership
Charge Nurse
Post Acute Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Critical Care training
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Texas Home Healthcare
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Staff scheduling
- Patient satisfaction management
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- DON support.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TXAssociate degree - Nursing -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2007
Skills
- Patient Safety University Participant
- TNCC/ENPC
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- PALS/ACLS/BLS
- Ultrasound IV Superuser
- Unit Administration
- Care Coordination
- Nurse Leadership
Certification
- Board Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - 09/01/23
Honors Awards
Leadership Development Program Graduate - 2023
Volunteer Experience
Charge RN Nights, 08/01/17, Hurricane Harvey, Volunteered to charge over 3 West at DRMC during Hurricane Harvey after working BAMC MASH unit to provide quality leadership and maintain patient and staff safety. Ensured high quality patient care was prioritized throughout the storm.
Timeline
Patient Safety Manager
HCA Corpus Christi Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Post Acute Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Texas Home Healthcare
06.2013 - 01.2014
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Portland FSED
Corpus Christi Med Center
05.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Associate degree - Nursing -
Central Texas College
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