Krystal Salinas
PO Box ****
Spring, Texas
Home: 936-***-****
*********@*****.***
Summary
• Family Nurse Practitioner employed in Emergency Department
• Strong clinical skills enhanced with natural ability to build strong rapport with patient and family
• Ensures quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of health care team
• Enthusiastic and personable Nurse Practitioner with 4 years as an FNP and 5 years as an RN. Possesses excellent communication, teaching and mentoring skills. Skills
Experience
• Experience in working in fast-paced,
high-stress environments
• Cerner, Meditech, Athena, E-clinical,
APS
• Prior Air Force Veteran with skills of
adaptability
Huntsville
Sept 2017-current
Tomball
Jan 2019- current
Huntsville Memorial Hospital and Tomball Regional Hospital Nurse Practitioner Emergency Department
• Performed physical exams, ordering/evaluating/interpreting test as well as medica- tions.
• I&D, suturing of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear irrigations, stabilization of COPD, CHF, Asthma exacerbations. r/o or in of CVA, MI, abdominal emergencies to include SBO, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Ovarian/Testicular torsion and many more, performed intubation and chest tubes under direct supervision
• Experienced with admitting patients for inpatient observation/admission/ disposi- tion
March 2019 to
Sept 2019
Dispatch Health Mobile Urgent Care
Houston, TX
Nurse Practitioner
• Urgent Care House calls
• Commonly treated UTI’s, Viral and Bacterial Infections
• Mild Asthma and COPD exacerbation treatments
• Utilized Mobile imaging for fractures and pneumonia confirmations
• Splinting of extremities for potential fractures, sprains, strains
• Ability to interpret EKG’s and Chem8 in field
• IV administration of fluids for dehydration
• Evaluated need to present to Emergency Department for higher level of care
• Notification of care and need for continued f/u established with primary care provider
July 2018 to March
2019
Rural Health Clinic
Huntsville, TX
Nurse Practitioner
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various dis- orders and diseases.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medica- tions.
January 2018 to
July 2018
Northbay Hospital
Vacaville, CA
Nurse Practitioner Emergency Department
• Performed physical exams, ordering/evaluating/interpreting test as well as medica- tions.
• I&D, suturing of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear irrigations, stabilization of COPD, CHF, Asthma exacerbations. r/o or in of CVA, MI, abdominal emergencies to include SBO, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Ovarian/Testicular torsion and many more.
• Experienced with admitting patients for inpatient observation/admission/ disposi- tion
September 2016 to
October 2017
Advantage Women's Care
Spring, TX
Family Nurse Practitioner
• Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
• Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examina- tions.
• Issued referrals to obtain specialized care for patients.
• Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
November 2012 to
May 2016
Memorial Hermann the Woodlands
the woodlands, Texas
Labor and Delivery RN
• Monitored patient health to diagnose issues and stabilize mothers.
• Provided outstanding patient care in the Labor and Delivery department.
• Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health.
• Set up rooms according to patient birth plans and wishes.
• Assisted doctors in specialized care or cesarean sections. April 2012 to No-
vember 2012
Conroe Regional Hospital
Observational Unit RN
• Oversaw treatments, therapies and medication administration accordling to pre- scribed methods and protocols.
• Provided key information regarding diseases, medications and course of treatment to patients and caregivers.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer thera- pies and maintain continuum of care.
• Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
• Assessed patients, recorded vitals, and documented medical histories; evaluated patient responses.Updated and maintained patient charts and communicated changes to nurses and physicians to ensure continuum of care.
• Collected lab specimens, monitored fluid intake/output, and analyzed and inter- preted lab results and cardiac rhythm strips; actioned emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
September 2011 to
April 2012
St Luke's Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Labor and Delivery Nurse
• Monitored patient health to diagnose issues and stabilize mothers.
• Provided outstanding patient care in the Labor and Delivery department.
• Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health.
• Set up rooms according to patient birth plans and wishes.
• Assisted doctors in specialized care or cesarean sections. Education and Training
Licensure
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners:FNP-C February (2016-2021)
• Advance Practice License in Texas with Prescriptive Authority
• Approval granted on 3/17/2016 (TX)
• DEA Approval granted 10/7/2016 (TX)
All licenses current
Certifications
• ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
2016 University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center Houston, TX
Emergency/ Trauma Post-Masters Certificate
300 additional clinical hours in various Emergency Department settings 2015 University of Texas
El Paso, FNP
Nursing Master of Science
2012 Kettering College of Medical Arts
Nursing Bachelor of Science
2011 Kettering College of Medical Arts
Nursing Associates Degree
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