TESSA KRISTIE P. SALVATIERRA
**** ***** ****. ***. *-21 Long Beach, CA 90808 © 562-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced job title licensed in licenses with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained job title with experience ensuing high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Registered Nurse with 7 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Palliative care awareness
Diabetes and nutrition educator
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
Hospice and palliative care experience
In -depth knowledge at intravenous therapy
Patient evaluation/intervention
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Safe NG tube insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Medical laboratory procedures professional
Patient and family advocacy
Work History
Medical Surgical RN, BSN
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital - Fountain Valley, CA 06/2009 to present
Assessed need for ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab results
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number of patients per shift
Primary care assessment and evaluation of med-surg patients
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
Managed care for post-operative management through discharge
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Liased between patients and physicians to ensure patient compensation of treatment plans.
Instructed patient’s family members on proper discharge care
Closely monitored acute conditions
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluationa and nursing diagnosis
Documented patient information obtained from interviews
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Followed infection control procedures
Assisted patients with daily functions
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease
Assisted doctors with minor procedures and non-invasive procedures
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Registry Medical Surgical RN, BSN
Westways Staffing Services - Orange, CA 08/2006 to 06/2009
Assessed need for ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab results
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number of patients per shift
Primary care assessment and evaluation of med-surg patients
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
Managed care for post-operative management through discharge
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Liased between patients and physicians to ensure patient compensation of treatment plans.
Instructed patient’s family members on proper discharge care
Closely monitored acute conditions
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluationa and nursing diagnosis
Documented patient information obtained from interviews
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Followed infection control procedures
Assisted patients with daily functions
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease
Assisted doctors with minor procedures and non-invasive procedures
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Traveler RN
SHERMAN OAKS HOSPITAL - Sherman Oaks, CA 02/2006 to 08/2006
Assessed need for ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab results
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number of patients per shift
Primary care assessment and evaluation of med-surg patients
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
Managed care for post-operative management through discharge
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Liased between patients and physicians to ensure patient compensation of treatment plans.
Instructed patient’s family members on proper discharge care
Closely monitored acute conditions
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluation and nursing diagnosis
Documented patient information obtained from interviews
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Followed infection control procedures
Assisted patients with daily functions
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease
Assisted doctors with minor procedures and non-invasive procedures
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Character References:
Laura Flynn Supervisor Medical/Oncology Unit 714 966
7200
Michele Philips RN Coordinator 714-***-****
Education
Bachelor of Science
Remedios T. Romualdez Medical Foundation - Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines 2001