Vera Salo
Summary
Hardworking Home Health Nurse with success in assessing for and implementing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering the best patient care through effective education to allow for optimal patient independence. Effective leader focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction while maintaining patient safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Flathead Choice Home Health
Kalispell, MT
09.2018 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on safety management, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians and facilities to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, performed OASIS assessments, created and managed individualized care plans
- Collected labs as ordered by physicians, performed urinary catheter and ostomy changes, and instructed patients and caregivers in care
- Assessed for optimal dressings and provided ongoing wound care to patients, instructing patients and caregivers in necessary dressing changes
CNA
Montana State Veterans Home
Columbia Falls , MT
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Answered call lights promptly and monitored patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and mobility equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided consistent ADL assistance to patients
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted in obtaining specimens for ordered tests.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Medication Aide
Highgate Senior Living
Billings, MT
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
- Took patient vital signs, and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT12.2017
Associate of Science -
Flathead Community College
Kalispell, MT05.2013
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear and Effective Communication Skills
- Patient Admission and Discharge, Changes in Condition
- Wound & Ostomy Management
- Medication Management and Instruction
- Fluent in Russian
Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Flathead Choice Home Health
09.2018 - Current
Medication Aide
Highgate Senior Living
08.2015 - 12.2015
CNA
Montana State Veterans Home
06.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Associate of Science -
Flathead Community College