Ruben A Salgado Dominguez

**** ***** ****** - *** ** South Pasadena, CA. 91030

Mobile Phone: 626-***-**** E-Mail: ad5akw@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Hard working Registered Nurse seeking a position in Psychiatric & Mental Health Field. I am a professional following his passion for helping others. Kind and committed to providing care to patients of all ages. Dedicated to performing work/duties at the highest level and learn as much as possible from those more knowledgeable demonstrating responsibility and desire to excel and advance.

CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

ACLS- American Heart Association

BLS/CPR

Fire & Safety Certification.

Efficient with computer (Microsoft Office)

Bilingual: English and Spanish

OSHA 30

OSHA-Fall Protection

MAB Certification.

VIP Response training

SKILLS

Patient Focused

Progress Evaluation

Patient assessment skills

Therapeutic Care plans

Teamwork

Nursing Interventions

Crisis Management

Medication administration

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science in Nursing--West Coast University—North Hollywood, CA 10/2018—10/2021

Master’s degree of Environmental Engineering-Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon, MX 08/2009--07/2011

Bachelor’s degree of Civil Engineering—Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana—Colombia. 02/2001--11/2005

WORK EXPERIENCE

Huntington Memorial Hospital. 03/2023- Current

Della Martin Center- Behavioral Unit

Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Full time.

Assess patients with a variety of psychiatric and medical conditions.

Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information as part of a comprehensive patient assessment.

Patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to other level of care.

Observe, document, and help manage patients’ behavior to ensure physical safety at all points.

Reviews all available information, including medical records, patient history, and other documentation. Documents all findings and observations.

Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans.

Prioritizes and coordinates patients care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team.

Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed and/or in accordance with approved departmental standardized procedures.

Performs efficiently in emergency situations.

Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and interventions.

Department of Health Services, Twin Towers Correctional. 01/2023- 03/2023

Inmate Reception center.

Registered Nurse – Traveling Assignment.

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information as part of a comprehensive patient assessment.

Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; spiritual influences; and age specific and biophysical needs.

Reviews all available information, including medical records, patient history, and other documentation. Documents all findings and observations.

Formulates a plan of care and/or nursing care plans based upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders and/or approved departmental standardized procedures.

Identifies nursing care objectives and makes appropriate referrals.

Prioritizes and coordinates patients care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team.

Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed and/or in accordance with approved departmental standardized procedures.

Performs efficiently in emergency situations.

Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and interventions.

Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team.

LADMC Ingleside Campus, Rosemead, CA. 04/2022--- 03/2023.

Mental Health Registered Nurse.

Behavioral health assessments, admission and discharges on patients referred for services regarding addiction, and other mental health conditions.

Re-direct and de-escalate patients and provide the prescribed medications as needed.

Perform behavioral health teaching in conjunction with skilled medical care and assessment at each home visit.

Work in a collaborative effort with Physicians, Social Worker, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists as part of patient treatment team.

Perform nursing skills daily--including but not limited to performing general health assessments, collecting labs, medication administration, wound care, etc.

Able to manage patient caseload and coordinate with other disciplines involved in treatment team.

Aurora Las Encinas Behavioral Hospital, Pasadena, CA. 11/2021--- Current Job.

Mental Health Charge Nurse- Per diem

Complete behavioral health assessments on patients referred for services regarding addiction, and other mental health conditions.

Admission and discharges on patients referred for services regarding addiction, and other mental health conditions.

Perform behavioral health teaching in conjunction with skilled medical care and assessment at each home visit.

Work in a collaborative effort with Physicians, Social Worker, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists as part of patient treatment team. Chart on patients each visit and transmit data in a timely manner using approved documentation system.

Perform nursing skills daily--including but not limited to performing general health assessments, collecting labs, wound care, etc.

Able to manage patient caseload and coordinate with other disciplines involved in treatment team.

Medication administration, pill call, assistance in code grays, patient de-escalation, etc.

PIH Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles, CA. 02/2022--- 04/2022

Registered Nurse- Med/Surg

Assessments - Collects, prioritizes, and synthesizes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.

Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.

Outcomes Identifications - Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.

Implementation - Implements the identified plan.

Evaluation - Evaluates the patient’s progress towards attainment of the outcome.

Quality of Practice - Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Education - Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.

Mental Health Preceptorship– Aurora Las Encinas Hospital- Pasadena, CA. 08/2021—10/2021

Registered Nurse

Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patient’s personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.

Performed patient assessment to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.

Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Observe and report patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Burbank Healthcare and rehab- Burbank, CA 05/2020—07/2020

CNA (COVID-19 Unit)

Test and chart vital signs included blood pressure, temperature, and blood sugar levels.

Assisted nurses with diverse functions including IV management, catheters, etc.

Bathed and groomed patients, changed bedding, and provided basic patient care.

Document patient behaviors and any changes in symptoms.

Help patients with daily activities such as meals, hygiene, and dressing.

Adhere to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols and regulations.

ACE Hardware Store—Pasadena, CA 06/2019—12/2019

Sales Representative

Performed all functions regarding receiving, stock, and housekeeping-related tasks.

Engaged with customers enthusiastically to drive sales.

Processed cash and credit payments as a cashier, using point-of-sale (POS) systems.

Uber—Los Angeles, CA 02/2017—10/2021

Driver

Transportation of costumer to and from their desired destinations.

Communicate with passengers, offering a safe and welcoming tide to their destination.

Safely navigate routes and maintain vehicle in excellent condition and thoroughly clean it on a regular basis or as needed.

Villa Group—Cabo San Lucas, MX 08/2014---12/2016

Timeshare Sales Representative.

Maintain high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients.

Educate clients on their current timeshare and answered any questions they had.

Develop and excellent rapport with costumer to expand opportunities for growth.

Assist clients in buying timeshare that best fits family’s needs.

Aceros Lozano (Heavy structure Manufacturer). Monterrey, MX. 05/2012---06/2014

Environmental, and Safety Manager.

●Conducted Employee trainings; Identifies and select the use of PPE`s.

●Keeps abreast of state and federal laws. STPS, PROFEPA, OSHA1910 etc.

●Investigates all incidents/accidents investigation reports. Keep Records

●Risk analysis of every activity.

●Acts as liaison between insurance carriers, state and federal agencies and emergency services.

●Inspect all operations equipment and machinery in sites.

●Leads kaizen events, Safety Audits and Committee.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

7Cups—Mental Health- Listener (Volunteer). 04/2020—07/2020

MEND-Foodbank. (Volunteer). 02/2021—05/2021

References Given Upon request

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