Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Justine Salazar

Thornton

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Nurse with extensive experience at Sierra Post Acute, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through personalized care and effective communication. Skilled in clinical documentation and emergency care, consistently prioritizing patient needs in high-stress situations to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse

Sierra Post Acute
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
  • Supported nursing staff with routine procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and workflow.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies for optimal use.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.

Nurse

NURSA
01.2022 - Current

Delivered comprehensive nursing services across multiple facility types, such as long-term care, assisted living, and long-term acute care.

Nurse

Shiftkey
01.2020 - Current
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
  • Supported nursing staff with routine procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and workflow.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies for optimal use.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.

Education

Nursing

Community College of Denver
Denver, CO

Certificate Of Practical Nursing - Nursing

Concorde Career College
Denver, CO
1998

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Compassionate care
  • Family education
  • Wound management
  • Emergency care
  • Mental health care
  • Diabetes management
  • Disease prevention
  • Geriatric care
  • Nursing assessments
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient advocacy
  • NG tube insertion
  • Charting medication administration
  • Electronic health records management
  • HIPAA protocol adherence
  • Collecting vitals
  • Team coordination
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Wound care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Medication distribution

Certification

BLS

Timeline

Nurse

Sierra Post Acute
11.2024 - Current

Nurse

NURSA
01.2022 - Current

Nurse

Shiftkey
01.2020 - Current

Nursing

Community College of Denver

Certificate Of Practical Nursing - Nursing

Concorde Career College
Justine Salazar