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
Houston, TX
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
Houston, TX
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
Houston, TX
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
Spring, TX
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
Spring, TX
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