Valeria Salazar
San Antonio
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ignite Medical Resort
03.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Atrium Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Managed complex wound care procedures, contributing to faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Maintained accurate medical records through diligent documentation of nursing interventions, assessments, evaluations, and changes in condition.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Juniper Village
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
CNA
Brookdale
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX08.2022
Skills
- Neurological Assessment
- Pain Management
- End-of-Life Care
- Postoperative Care
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Diabetes Management
- Infection Control
- Time Management
- Wound Care
- Geriatric care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ignite Medical Resort
03.2024 - Current
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Atrium Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Juniper Village
11.2022 - 05.2023
CNA
Brookdale
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Basic Life Support Training (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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