Ross Salonga
Roseville
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento pursuing continued professional growth and challenge my leadership abilities and critical thinking skills in Central Capacity Patient Placement. Able to adapt to the changes of healthcare in regards to workflows, policies, and initiatives while ensuring safety and delivery of high-value quality patient care. Always maintaining a calm and positive attitude by promoting a culture of professionalism, teamwork and continued learning with staff in order to bring out the best in others to maximize efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
02.2018 - Current
- Improved staff performance through regular coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular observation and assessment, providing constructive feedback to support ongoing growth and professional development.
- Managed a team of 9 nurses, 3 nursing assistance, 37 patient bed unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments (Patient Placement/ ER) promoting a culture of teamwork and efficiency.
- Mentored and supervised new nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Created and maintained staff scheduling patterns that met the needs of the department, while increasing staff satisfaction and work/life balance.
- Proficient in Kronos, Clairvia applications
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse Cardiac Care Unit
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
08.2005 - 02.2018
- Contributed to the successful implementation of new electronic health record system (EHS/EPIC) as a superuser, providing training support to nursing staff as needed.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship, teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Managed a team of 12 nurses, 4 nursing assistance, 48 patient bed unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments (Patient Placement/ ER) while promoting a culture of teamwork and efficiency.
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA03-2003
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA06-2001
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- Nursing expertise
- Staff development
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Clinical staff management
- Professionalism
- Employee work scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
02.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse Cardiac Care Unit
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
08.2005 - 02.2018
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2004 - 08.2005
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Sacramento State
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