Lizbeth Salgado
3027 E Norberry St Lancaster
Summary
Enthusiastic registered nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of nursing duties and responsibilities. Work well with diverse population and is able to establish therapeutic relationships with patients. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the nursing field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Streamlined discharge planning, ensuring patients received necessary resources and support for recovery at home.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Daily clinical reviews
Registered Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Redlands Community Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley College
12.2020
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Leadership and teamwork
- Professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Good attitude and confidence
- Good communication
- Adaptability
- Multitasker
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License expires October 2024
- Basic Life Support, expires December 2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support expires December 2024
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) expires February 2024
Timeline
Case Manager
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Redlands Community Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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