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Laura Salazar

Amboy

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at DaVita Dialysis Corporation, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective family communication. Skilled in managing inventory and prioritizing interventions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Citadel of Sterling
Sterling
07.2025 - Current
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Registered Nurse

Allure of Sterling
Sterling
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Administered patient care in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies to ensure availability for patient care.
  • Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient response to treatment modalities.
  • Communicated with families about care plans and provided emotional support consistently.

Registered Nurse

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Dixon
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Communicated with families about care plans and provided emotional support consistently.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
  • Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques effectively.

Registered Nurse

Heritage Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - 08.2024

-Providing end of life care

-Administering medication

-Neuro checks when falls occur

-Delegating responsibilities where fit

-Report any new findings to the doctor

-Giving thorough report to the oncoming nurse.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Family communication
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Documenting vitals
  • Feeding pumps
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Dialysis

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Citadel of Sterling
07.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Allure of Sterling
01.2025 - 07.2025

Registered Nurse

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
02.2024 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse

Heritage Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - 08.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Sauk Valley Community College
Laura Salazar