Yenia Salgado
Chicago,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented and adaptable Dialysis Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience in acute care settings. Leverages skills in acute dialysis to deliver exceptional patient care and adept at delivering lifesaving hemodialysis treatments for patients with permanent vascular access. Demonstrates expertise in critical care, including patient assessment, treatment implementation, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and prioritize patient safety and well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
The Queen's Medical Center, Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI
2022.10 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
Resource Nurse
Kindred Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.09
- Act as patient advocate and implemented care for 5-6 patients at a time
- Chronic patient care in LTACH unit, adeptly handling all aspect of treatment from medication to wound care
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan and implement or evaluate patient care plans
- Floated to dialysis department and medical surgical floor to cover short staffing as needed.
Acute Dialysis/Aepheresis Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical
2021.12 - 2022.05
- Accurately implemented the treatments for dialysis with permanent grafts, fistulas and catheters
- Active participant in nursing team and promoting the team concept with all the clinical activities
- Assessed and evaluated patients' status prior to initiating their hemodialysis in the treatment room as well as ICU.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
2019.08 - 2022.01
- Monitored patient pre, interim, and post dialysis and documented findings per policy
- Maintained machine compliance per policy
- Verified treatment orders with nephrologist
- Educated patient of disease process and proper care after discharge.
Staff Nurse I
AMITA/Presence Health: St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
2017.10 - 2020.12
- Maintained critical thinking skills essential to providing competent patient care for up to 5-7 patients at a time
- Educated patients and family members on disease process and medication
- Asses, develop, and implement comprehensive plan of care with the direction of health care providers
- Document nursing care activities and observations on appropriate medical records.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Dominican University
Oak Park, ILSkills
- IV Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound care
- Central Venous Catheter Care
- Fistula care
- Foley Catheter Care
- Proficient in ProTouch, EPIC, Microsoft Office
- Experienced using Fresenius 2008T/2008K, Spectra Optia System, Millennium HX and Ameriwater machines
- Proficient with suctioning/ventilation equipment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Illinois State Board of Nursing: License # 041.456009, 05/2024
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), 08/2023
- American Heart Association Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 09/2023
References
- Raluca Cupic, rciupuliga@yahoo.com, (773) 996-0018
- Zina Kouznetsova, zinakuventures@gmail.com, (800)691-6607
- Karlla Banadera, Khalai_31@yahoo.com, (312) 539-3429
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
The Queen's Medical Center, Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI
2022.10 - Current
Acute Dialysis/Aepheresis Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical
2021.12 - 2022.05
Resource Nurse
Kindred Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.09
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
2019.08 - 2022.01
Staff Nurse I
AMITA/Presence Health: St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
2017.10 - 2020.12
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Dominican University
- Registered Nurse, Illinois State Board of Nursing: License # 041.456009, 05/2024
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), 08/2023
- American Heart Association Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 09/2023
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