Registered Nurse Medical Assistant

Sylvia Saldana, BSN, RN

917-***-**** **********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dependable, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurse. Proficient in prioritization and conflict resolution. Ability to critically think while utilizing effective time management and multitasking skills. Possess leadership qualities and competence in organization. Dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care for the purpose of optimizing patient outcome. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Receptive bilingualism in Spanish language.

EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE New Rochelle, NY

B.S. Nursing, Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essen Urgent Care Bronx, NY

Registered Nurse Feb 2016 –Apr 2020

• Teach and support patients with self-care management.

• Actively seek input to support patient care and outcomes.

• Participate in program evaluation activities.

• Follow up on abnormal laboratory results requiring patient action and possibly re-measurement (increasing medication dose, dietary changes, etc).

• Handle requests for medication refills according to Advance Care Planning procedure.

• Coordinate outpatient work-up and or treatment plans when patient situation requires it (e.g. determination of diagnosis, facilitate communication between physicians and health care providers).

• Provide direct patient care, as appropriate, including, but not limited to wound care, medication administration and accessing venous access sites, blood pressure, urinalysis and UCG tests, rapid strep and, flu tests, EKG, technique assessment.

• Monitor patients while awaiting transport to Emergency Room and assures documentation is complete.

• Participate in the development of strategies to maintain high levels of wellness for at-risk populations.

• Facilitate diagnostic tests such as CT, MRI, and ultrasounds referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care.

• Practices in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy following established procedures for infection control, patient care and safety that are in compliance with all federal, state and local standards (OSHA, HIPAA, etc.).

Urgent Way Bronx, NY

Medical Assistant Nov 2014 – Jan 2016

•Assisted front office staff in scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.

•Handle requests for medication refills according to Advance Care Planning procedure.

• Provide direct patient care, including, but not limited to wound care, medication administration and accessing venous access sites, blood pressure, urinalysis and UCG tests, rapid strep and, flu tests, EKG, tuberculin skin and allergy test under physician approval and document results.

• Practices in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy following established procedures for infection control, patient care and safety that are in compliance with all federal, state and local standards (OSHA, HIPAA, etc.).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

NY State Registered Nurse #783166

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

NHA Phlebotomy certified

Certified Opioid Overdose Responder

Infection Control

NYS State Drivers License

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