ARIANA SALAS
Drums
Summary
Highly motivated bilingual provider with experience in providing comprehensive medical care to diverse populations. Expert in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning with a focus on preventative health, patient education, and chronic disease management. Skilled in developing and enhancing patient relationships through compassionate and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
MFHS
Hazleton, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive health care services to diverse patient populations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Utilized proper assessment tools to formulate diagnosis and individualized plans of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Employed effective communication techniques to build rapport with patients, families and colleagues.
- Conducted breast/pelvic exams including pap smears for cervical cancer screenings.
- Interpreted imaging results and made adequate referrals as needed
- Educated patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, and management of chronic conditions.
- Provided screenings and treatment for STIs
- Conducted contraception procedures including implant and IUD placements
Home Health Provider
Matrix Medical Health
Luzerne County
06.2025 - 10.2026
- Provided personalized care to clients, enhancing daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Implemented and monitored individualized care plans, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Conducted regular assessments of client conditions, documenting changes in health status accurately.
- Conducted adequate screening testing as needed including A1C and urine/blood specimen kidney function.
- Managed accurate documentation of patient conditions, interventions, and progress to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured compliance with all HIPAA regulations while maintaining patient confidentiality throughout the caregiving process.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hazleton Urgent Care
Hazleton, PA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing quality patient care.
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Alliance Oncology
Hazleton, PA
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Identified, assessed and diagnosed problems through patient assessment and interactions.
- Utilized knowledge of medications, infection control and safety precaution to initiate interventions in crisis situations.
Nurse Supervisor
Intely Care
PA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained at all times in accordance with state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures and resident directives.
- Provide leadership for the nursing department in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
Telehealth/Home Nurse
Maternal Family Health Services
Hazleton, PA
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided information and referred individuals to public and private agencies and community services for assistance.
- Developed and maintained patient care plans with other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed home situations of clients and recommended care delivery and parameters to best meet identified needs.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records for documentation purposes.
ER Registered Nurse
Commonwealth General Hospital ER
Wilkes-Barre, PA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Proficient on emergency response procedures as key member of code, stroke, and rapid response teams.
- Advocated for patient needs in time-sensitive emergency situation.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - FNP
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre09-2023
BSN - undefined
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05-2020
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Effective Time Management
- Patient Assessments & Education
- Women's health exams & Family Planning
- Critical thinking
- Excellent Oral Communication
- Electronic Medical Record Documentation
- Interpreting Laboratory & Imaging results
- Home healthcare
- Telehealth services
- Patient safety
- Chronic disease management
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- ANCC
- CPR BLS
- NEXPLANON REMS Training
- IUD Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Provider
Matrix Medical Health
06.2025 - 10.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner
MFHS
11.2023 - Current
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Alliance Oncology
11.2022 - 07.2023
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hazleton Urgent Care
10.2022 - 11.2023
Nurse Supervisor
Intely Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
Telehealth/Home Nurse
Maternal Family Health Services
01.2021 - 05.2022
ER Registered Nurse
Commonwealth General Hospital ER
08.2020 - 12.2020
BSN - undefined
Marywood University
Master of Science (M.S.) - FNP
Wilkes University