VICTOR SALINAS
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in LTAC and emergency care for medically complex patients. Expertise in medication management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing compassionate, relationship-centered care in home health settings.
Overview
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5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kindred Southwest
Fort Worth, TX
04.2026 - Current
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and ongoing clinical monitoring for medically complex LTAC patients, identifying changes in condition and communicating concerns promptly to providers.
- Administer and manage complex medication and treatment regimens, including IV therapies and other skilled nursing interventions, while monitoring patient response and maintaining safety.
- Coordinate individualized plans of care with physicians, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, case management, and other disciplines to support continuity of care and safe transitions.
- Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, disease management, safety precautions, and discharge needs to promote understanding and successful care after hospitalization.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and use independent nursing judgment to prioritize care, recognize potential complications, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Advance Care Technician / Paramedic
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Support pediatric patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment through vital-sign collection, direct patient assistance, and clear communication with nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families while maintaining professionalism during stressful and time-sensitive situations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and apply emergency medical, problem-solving, and time-management skills to support safe and efficient patient care.
Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided inpatient hospice nursing care focused on symptom management, comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients with advanced and terminal illness.
- Performed ongoing assessments, administered medications and treatments, evaluated response to interventions, and communicated changes in condition to the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Educated and supported patients and families regarding comfort-focused care, medications, symptom changes, and the end-of-life process while providing compassionate emotional support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
10-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
Tarrant County College District
05-2024
Emergency Medical Services - 2 years vocational training
South Texas College
McAllen, TXSkills
- Registered Nurse
- Paramedic Certification
- BLS
- CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient & family education
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certifications And Skills
- Registered Nurse (NCLEX passed 07/01/24)
- Paramedic Certification
- BLS / CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient & family education
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kindred Southwest
04.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit
08.2025 - 01.2026
Advance Care Technician / Paramedic
Cook Children's Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Tarrant County College District
Emergency Medical Services - 2 years vocational training
South Texas College