Time Work Health Nurse
Resume:
Darlene B. Salvo MSHI, BSN, RN
Gardnerville, NV 89460
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Registered Nurse Informaticist Educator
SUMMARY
• Develops, promotes, and delivers outstanding nursing and health services within a range of settings.
• Brings broad based nursing experience, health informatics training/education, and clinical skills to the nursing community.
• Functions knowledgeably in transitioning health-care field, embracing technological expansion of the medical horizon and the importance of collaboration in caregiving.
•• Facilitates navigation through the healthcare industries various facets to promote patient advocacy and decision making
Education
Masters of Science Health Informatics (MSHI) 2012
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelors of Science Nursing (BSN) 2002
University of Nevada (UNR), Reno, NV
Graduated with Distinction; Member Sigma Theta Tau International
Associate of Arts (AA) 2000
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), Reno, NV
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE
March 2022- Current
Compassion Care Hospice -Reno, NV
•• Staff home-based Hospice Care
October 2020- March 2022
Marathon Staffing – Carson City, NV
Contracted to Carson City Health and Human Services. (CCHHS) Clinic.
•• Nurse informaticist
Submission of Family Planning Annual Report (FPAR) data to Office of Population Affairs
(OPA) . Patient Engagement lead in implementation of programs from EMR vendor to facilitate patient participation in their care.
•• June 2016-April 2020
Carson Tahoe Health – Carson City, NV
•• Behavioral Health Nurse (Predominantly Geriatrics)
Registered Nursing care provided to individuals struggling with dementia, psychiatric conditions and addiction disorders. New Hire Preceptor.
June 2016 – December 2018
University of Nevada – Reno, NV
•• Assistant Professor
Supervision and instruction to nursing students at clinical sites and in the community. Level 1 (beginning nursing) and Level 3 (Behavioral and Public Health).
July 2014 – June 2016
Empress Healthcare
•• Home Health Nurse/Case Manager/Supervisor
Skilled nursing services provided to homebound post-acute care client population. OASIS documentation proficient. Care coordination with multiple disciplines and supervision of home health aides. Supervised CAN visit to VA clients of Empress owned senior care agency. Wound care adept.
Take Care Health System, Stateline, NV July 2013 – June 2014
Registered Nurse
Clinic Nursing to employee and their families to include assessments, provider support, immunizations, patient education, CLIA waived lab procedures, phlebotomy, Electronic Health Record (EHR) management and referral coordination.
Barton Health Systems, South Lake Tahoe, CA/Stateline, NV June 2002 -December 2012
Registered Nurse – Clinical Supervisor
Performed full-range of nursing duties in Hospital on Medical Surgical, Labor and Delivery, and Orthopedics units. Transitioned to Urgent Care, and Outpatient setting during ten years of mutually valuable professional relationships within this rural healthcare system. Supervised clinical performance of nursing assistants and ancillary personal in delivery of care to broad range of patient demographic populations. Provided support to outpatient EMR implementation as “super-user”. Facilitated health promotion and restoration through implementation of nursing process to include disease and wellness education. Successfully collaborates and communicates with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members ensuring efficacy of care.
Certifications, Licenses and Affiliations
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Nevada (NV-RN40227)
•• Past Deputy Director. of Operation NNA/ANA
• Past President -(District 1) Nevada Nurses Association (NNA)
• Past Advisory Board Member/Entertainment Chair - Nevada Nurses Foundation (NNF)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EPIC Super-user
• Professional Patient Advocate Certified
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