Darlene B. Salvo MSHI, BSN, RN

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Gardnerville, NV 89460

775-***-****

advief@r.postjobfree.com

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

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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