Marina Saldana
Tolleson
Summary
Experienced with behavioral health nursing, bringing compassionate care and therapeutic communication to patient interactions. Utilizes critical thinking and individualized care planning to support patients through various challenges. Knowledge of crisis intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Valleywise Medical Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through consistent communication with healthcare team members, resulting in more comprehensive patient care.
- Coordinated closely with case managers to ensure seamless transitions between levels of care for patients requiring additional support services upon discharge from the hospital setting.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
Correctional Nurse
Arizona State Complex - Phoenix
11.2021 - Current
- Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, patient assessments, examinations and/or treatment
- Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies within the facility
Pre-Op Nurse
Boswell Eye Institute
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health Medical Center
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Humana
08.2014 - 10.2017
- Assisted pharmacists with counting medications, labeling containers, and pricing prescriptions
- Promoted compliance with all state and local weight, measurement, and labeling requirements.
Education
ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING - Nursing
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICAL NURSING - Practical Nursing
Gateway Community College
07.2020
CERTIFICATE OF PHARMACY TECHNICIAN -
ARIZONA COLLEGE oF ALLIED HEALTH
05.2012
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Effective communication
- Behavior modification
- Therapeutic communication
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Valleywise Medical Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Pre-Op Nurse
Boswell Eye Institute
11.2022 - 01.2023
Correctional Nurse
Arizona State Complex - Phoenix
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health Medical Center
09.2021 - 10.2021
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Humana
08.2014 - 10.2017
CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICAL NURSING - Practical Nursing
Gateway Community College
CERTIFICATE OF PHARMACY TECHNICIAN -
ARIZONA COLLEGE oF ALLIED HEALTH
ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING - Nursing
Gateway Community College
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