Registered Nurse PACU
Resume:
Work History
Registered Nurse
MARIA
CECILE
AIMEE
SALANGA
Contact
Address
Temecula, CA, 92591
Phone
ad5m8v@r.postjobfree.com
WWW
https://bold.pro
/my/mariacecileaimee-
salanga/749
Skills
Team Supervision
Patient Assessments
Records Management
Patient Relations
Unit Administration
Staff Scheduling
Staff Management
Staff Development
Clinical education
Team Supervision
Results-driven Clinical Supervisor successful in creating innovative educational programs. Works with nurse leaders and healthcare staff to improve patient care and outcomes. Focused on developing strong teams while serving as positive role model. Experienced Surgical Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in multiple specialty departments. Expertise in charting, assessments and wound care. Proficient at patient education, medication administration, and leadership. Meticulously detail oriented, observant, and proactive. Clinical Supervisor for PAT/Preop/PACU
Inland Valley Medical Center
Provides strong leadership and have clear
understanding of inpatient and outpatient nursing
operation and patients' flow.
Assists Nursing Manager in leading nursing staff and creates environment that promotes evidence-based
patient-centered care.
Contributes with hospital experts in program
development, quality management and
implementing performance improvement plans
Works to maintain established standards of
department.
Adapts decision-making style to the situation and
level of authority for achieving optimal outcome
including using collaborative decision making and
effective communication skills.
Acts as coach for performance to achieve
individual and organizational goals; including
orientation, competencies and evaluation
Serves as clinical and resource expert for the
department.
Maintains area/department in state of readiness at all times.
Assesses, identifies, solves nursing care and
pre-operative problems.
Starts multiple challenging iV starts administered preoperative medication and performs
pre-operative instructions and explains patients'
rights and procedures.
2015-10 -
Current
Organizational Skills
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Ilocano
Elementary
Assists patients through the transition from
anesthetized state to an awake condition.
Assesses patients' level of consciousness, provides pain management and antiemetics as needed per
prescribed.
Develops comprehensive clinical training program
for new hires to ensure consistent quality of care. Manages caseloads effectively, ensuring timely
assessments, treatment planning, and progress
monitoring.
Increases client satisfaction by fostering supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment.
Addresses employee inquiries regarding pay issues
promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
Works closely with other departments within
organization to address workforce planning needs
effectively.
Reduces overtime costs by analyzing staffing
patterns and making recommendations for schedule
adjustments as needed.
Assesses timecards for all employees in PAT, Preop, PACU daily through Kronos system.
Nurse Manager: Jeff Nelson 951-***-****
FT 40-90 hours/wk (regular+call shift)
Staff Preop/PACU RN
Alvarado Ambulatory Surgery Center
Provided necessary health education to patients
about their upcoming procedures or surgeries
covering preparatory tests, medications and skin or site preparation.
Treated pain, nausea, and other postoperative
symptoms of anesthesia and administered as
prescribed.
Regularly checked vital signs and quickly
intercepted any potential issues and ensured
smooth recovery.
Kept bandages, dressings, etc. clean, dry, and safe. Supported professional development of team
members by regularly sharing best practices,
encouraging ongoing learning, and promoting a
2015-08 -
2016-01
culture of continuous improvement.
Nurse Manager: Jill Salazar 619-***-****
FT 40 hours/wk
Med/surg, Tele, Endoscopy, ICU, Diagnostic
Imaging, ER, Preop/PACU RN
Providence medford Medical Center
Evaluated medical information, as well as provided direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post surgery patients
Implemented infection control measures within the
unit, maintained a safe environment for both
patients and staff members. Trained to use and read electrocardiogram (EEG/EKG) and telemedicine
technology to effectively monitor patients' vital signs and identified any irregular heart rhythms.
Assisted physicians with endoscopy and
colonoscopy procedures.
Administered and monitored patients' sedation
Served as a liaison between physicians and
patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Rapidly responded to medical emergencies that are
seriously ill patients may experience.
Provided emergency response care and managed
patient's life support system maintenance.
Administered appropriate dosages and titration for procedural sedation per hospital policies
Assisted Radiologists during angiographic and
interventional procedures by preparing guide wires and catheters, as well as setting up and maintained sterile trays and other equipment, practiced sterile technique and passed instruments and supplies to
the radiologist.
Discontinued arterial and venous sheaths per MD
orders and per department's policies and
procedures.
Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring
timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to
mitigate potential complications.
Nurse Manager: Richard Moss 541-***-****
FT 40-60 hours/wk (regular+call shift)
2004-06 -
2015-01
Licensed Practical Nurse
Providence Medford Medical Center
Facilitated efficient communication between
patients, families, and healthcare providers to
promote continuity of care across settings.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs,
adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Improved patient outcomes by administering
medications, monitoring vital signs, and
documenting relevant information.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management
strategies.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing
thorough discharge planning and follow-up care
coordination.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Documented accurate and complete patient
information to address patient problems and
expected outcomes.
Nurse Manager: Richard Moss 541-***-****
FT 36 hours/wk
2001-01 -
2004-06
Business Owner
Aida's Adult Elderly Care
Facilitated elderly and disabled veterans and
residents with their daily needs
Improvised proper and prescribed dietary needs to
each client
Engaged in effective brainstorming and brought
creative ideas to the workplace.
Overall project management for business owner
strategy
Served as 'voice of the customer' with delivery
2004-01 -
2014-12
Education
Certifications
Computer System Knowledge
teams, represented/reinforced the customer's
perspective throughout the product realization
cycle.
Created integrated project plans.
Courses for BSN
Washington State University - Vancouver, WA
2007-01 -
2007-05
Associates of Nursing
Rogue Community College - Grants Pass, OR
2001-01 -
2004-05
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Maric College of Nursing - Vista, CA
1995-01 -
1997-05
BLS
ACLS
PALS
12 Lead EKG
CERNER
EPIC
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