Yajaira Pantoja
Salinas
Summary
Dynamic, responsible, Empathic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Centro Médico Menonita, excelling in emergency and ambulatory surgical care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective monitoring and critical thinking. Skilled in medication administration and fostering teamwork, consistently improving patient outcomes and satisfaction through empathetic communication and high-quality care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Surgical Nurse
Centro Médico Menonita
04.2014 - Current
- Administered preoperative assessments and provided patient education on surgical procedures.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Contributed to the development of policies and procedures within the ambulatory surgery unit to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote efficient patient care processes.
- Monitored vital signs and managed anesthesia for patients undergoing outpatient surgeries.
- Developed and implemented standardized protocols to enhance patient safety during procedures.
- Evaluated post-anesthesia recovery, ensuring timely interventions for any complications or concerns.
- Established rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening skills, fostering a supportive environment for surgical care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families throughout the surgical process, alleviating anxiety and promoting trust in healthcare providers.
- Managed preoperative assessments, ensuring patients were properly prepared for their surgeries both physically and mentally.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, surgical procedures, and post-operative progress notes to facilitate continuity of care.
- Reduced surgical complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs and anesthesia administration during procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients on postoperative care instructions, discharge planning, and follow-up appointments for successful transition home after surgery.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Centro Médico Menonita
11.2006 - 04.2014
- Provided emergency care to diverse patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses on best practices in emergency procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision making processes related to their loved one's care.
- Reduced stress and anxiety for patients and families by offering compassionate care and support.
- Provided critical support in mass casualty incidents, demonstrating ability to perform under pressure.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and clear communication during treatment.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Columbia Central University
Caguas, Puerto Rico08-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Columbia Central University
Caguas, Puerto Rico12-2004
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring, meditech documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety, compassionate emphatic an high quality care service
- Preoperative, Postoperative care and Discharge process
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), BLS, Critical Care, Infection Control
- Multitasking
- Medication and IV administration
- Teamwork and collaboration, time management
- Problem solving abilities
- Strong clinical judgment critical and quickly thinking
- Effective communication interpersonal
Certification
- Certified- [Critical Care] - [S.A.M.A Health Training Enterprise INC] - [November 2027]
- Certified - [ACLS] - [AHA] - [November 2027]
- Certified - [BLS] - [AHA] - [December 2027]
- License of PR #7552 [Registered Nurse] - [March 2027]
- License of Florida # 9636081 [Registered Nurse] - [April 2027]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Ambulatory Surgical Nurse
Centro Médico Menonita
04.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Centro Médico Menonita
11.2006 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Columbia Central University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Columbia Central University