Vianey Salazar
Houston
Summary
Professional with hands-on clinical experience and readiness for healthcare role. Strong focus on teamwork, patient care, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and electronic health records. Reliable, results-driven, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Intern
Houston Methodist
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for optimal results.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting faster healing and reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as inserting IVs, drawing blood samples, and monitoring vital signs accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects, and reported issues to senior staff.
Student Nurse Intern
Ben Taub General Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Completed thorough patient assessments, contributing valuable information for treatment decisions.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs, and offer assistance.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Contributed to a safe and sanitary environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards within patient rooms.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly adapt to changing situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Student Nurse Intern
Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, CVICU
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities when necessary.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatrics
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
Medical Assistant Intern
Texas Children's Pediatrics
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately recording vital signs and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
- Collected histories, vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX08-2025
Certificate - Medical Assistant
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX08-2018
High School Diploma -
C.E King High School
Houston, TX05-2018
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR certification
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Health promotion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- BLS (AHA)
- HIPAA
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant (AMT)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Nurse Intern
Houston Methodist
03.2025 - 05.2025
Student Nurse Intern
Ben Taub General Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
Student Nurse Intern
Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, CVICU
10.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatrics
05.2019 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant Intern
Texas Children's Pediatrics
06.2018 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
C.E King High School
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