Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Trail
Phoenix, AZ *****
623-***-**** - home
602-***-**** - cell
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Darlene M. Salas
Certifications/Licenses CA Nurse Practitioner Current through
10/31/2014
CA Registered Nurse Current through
10/31/2014
DEA (Schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5) Current through
2/28/2015
ACLS/BLS Healthcare Provider Current through
3/31/2014
Education August 2012, currently enrolled
Case Western Reserve
University Cleveland, OH
In pursuit of Doctorate of Nursing Practice
May 2005 Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Health
Nurse Practitioner
December 1998 Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cum Laude
Work Experience March 2012-current St. Joseph's
Hospital and Medical Center
Adult Nurse Practitioner, GI
Phoenix, AZ
. Complete new patient consultations in both
inpatient and outpatient settings, which
include complete physical examinations, for
adults with various upper and lower digestive
complaints, including but not limited to
abnormal liver function tests, acute and
chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal
pain, iron deficiency anemia, jaundice,
weight loss, and dysphagia
. Manage follow up patients in both the
inpatient and outpatient settings, including
interpreting laboratory and radiologic
testing and biopsy results, ordering
appropriate tests, narcotic and non-narcotic
medications, referrals to other specialists
when appropriate. Collaborate with
physicians, nurses, dieticians,
physical/occupational/speech therapists, case
managers to ensure quality and continuity of
care
. Educate patients, families and staff
concerning gastrointestinal issues,
disorders, diseases and provide resources for
management and minimization of symptoms and
complications
. Provide support to office staff, answering
questions regarding medications, schedules
for endoscopic surveillance, management of
medication side effects
. Precept medical residents from internal
medicine, family medicine, general surgery
. Participate in research as co-principal
investigator
. Precept DNP students and nurse practitioner
students
April 2006-February 2012 Arrowhead
Gastroenterology Associates
Adult Nurse Practitioner, GI
Glendale, AZ
. Completed new patient consultations for
inpatient adults with various upper and lower
digestive complaints at Arrowhead Hospital
and Banner Thunderbird Hospital
. Managed follow up patients in the inpatient
and outpatient settings
. Served as a resource for nurses, office
staff, dieticians, speech and respiratory
therapists
. Served as main liaison between the practice
and the inpatient GI service
November 2005-May 2006 Arizona Oncology
Associates, Henry K. Lee, MD/ Linda Benaderet,
DO Phoenix, AZ
Adult Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Oncology
. Managed hematology and medical oncology
patients for follow up visits which included:
collecting pertinent past and present medical
histories, performing physical examinations,
ordering and interpreting laboratory and
radiologic tests, prescribing narcotic and
non-narcotic medications, monitoring and
adjusting warfarin levels and doses, managing
side effects from chemotherapeutic agents,
and dictation of progress notes
. Collaborated with other providers concerning
diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis
on hematology and oncology patients including
the initiation of referrals to other medical
specialties, alternative medical practices
and social service agencies
October 2000-November 2005 St. Joseph's
Hospital & Medical Center
Certified Staff RN-Endoscopy
Phoenix, AZ
. Organized care of patients from pre-procedure
through post-procedure, assisting physicians
and other nurses with all aspects of patient
care; Level III RN in clinical ladder; one of
only two certified staff members in
department
. Coordinated and independently performed care
with physicians, nurses, and other hospital
departments including radiation oncology,
radiology, and cardio diagnostics
. Precepted new employees in department, acted
as relief clinical lead, member of SGNA
(professional organization for GI nurses)
March 2000-July 2000 Gentiva Health
Services Phoenix, AZ
RN-Home Health, IV Infusion
. Organized care of chronically ill patients,
performing wound care, ostomy care and
teaching, antibiotic infusions, venipuncture,
management of central venous access
catheters, post-cardiac surgery teaching, and
diabetic teaching
. Acted as team leader and coordinated patient
care among other disciplines including
medicine, physical, speech and occupational
therapies and social work
March 1999-October 2000 St. Joseph's
Hospital & Medical Center
Staff RN-6ICA, Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, AZ
. Organized care of critically ill patients on
a telemetry monitored unit utilizing advanced
nursing skills which included ventilator and
tracheostomy care, arterial and central line
care, PICC and externalized cranial catheter
care and halo brace care
. Coordinated care and rehabilitation of
patients between physical and occupational
therapists and speech pathologists
. Acted as team leader and coordinated patient
care among licensed practical nurses, patient
care technicians and certified nursing
assistants
. Assisted physicians with bedside procedures
including bronchoscopy, percutaneous
tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube placement
and intubation
. Oriented and precepted nursing students and
newly hired nurses
April 1996-March 1999 Professional
Pharmacy Phoenix, AZ
Pharmacy Technician
. Managed all record keeping and physician
correspondence regarding DEA compliance of
controlled prescriptions
. Performed home visits to residential adult
care facilities, obtained pertinent
histories, allergies, billing information,
and managed record keeping of medication
administration
. Created and implemented a system of
correspondence between Professional Pharmacy
and current residential care facility clients
. Coordinated care between hospice nurses and
physicians, including recommending comparable
cost effective therapies when applicable
References Available upon request
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