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11.5 years

RECENT EXPERIENCE Last 5 years, Clinical

5.0 years

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Cora Salmonsen, RN; CMT

Source: (Blank) for Mira Costa

Created: Feb 2023 (3.3 years)

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Carlsbad, California (408) 489-6312

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ADN (May 2024) - Mira Costa College RN Nursing Program (2024 Cohort)

ADN (May 2024) - Miracosta College

Other (Oct 2023) - QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program

CNA (Mar 2021) - Mira Costa Community College

AA (Dec 2020) - Mira Costa Community College

(Jan 2020) - Miracosta College

Diploma (May 2004) - West Valley Community College

Passionate and eager Mira Costa College NewGrad RN license # 95382939 is seeking to enter a career in registered nursing, with 935+ hrs of clinical hands-on bedside nursing experience obtained throughout the MiraCosta ADN program. Currently working as a seasoned massage therapy professional who cares for her clients with soothing massages to release muscular tension, improve joint mobility, and encourage physical and psychological relaxation in the client by performing a variety of massage modalities. Pursues regular training to maintain expertise and learn new techniques. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Professional Licensed Massage Therapist with 17 years track record of providing guests with feeling of rest and relaxation. Dedicated to helping others through healing benefits of massage therapy. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Caring Nursing Student possessing calm disposition and excellent crisis management abilities. Skillful in documenting thorough, accurate patient information and monitoring fluid outtake and input levels. Observant and conscientious collaborator with knowledge of nursing and medical terminologies paired with strong passion to help others.

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Certifications

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Update NIH STROKE SCALE Certification #: Expires: Status: Active Status: Active Source: Resume Parser No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification #: Expires: Status: Active Status: Active Source: Resume Parser No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST Certification #: Expires: Status: Active Status: Active Source: Resume Parser No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update STUDENT REGISTERED NURSE Certification #: Expires: Status: Active Status: Active Source: Resume Parser No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update PALS Certification #: Expires: Status: Active Status: Active Source: Resume Parser No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update ACLS Certification #: Expires: Status: Active Status: Active Source: Resume Parser No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update LICENSED MASSAGE Certification #: Expires: Status: Active Status: Active Source: Resume Parser No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update BLS Certification #: Expires: Status: Active Status: Active Source: Resume Parser No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update CNA Certification #: 01188954 Expires: Status: Eligible for Exam Status: Eligible for Exam Source: Resume Parser Scan Apr 9_2021 No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update AMSN membership/subscription Certification #: Member ID 64537015 Expires: Dec 2024 Status: Expired Status: Expired Source: User Created Cora Salmonsen AMSN subscription renewal Spring 2024 No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update QPR Certificate. - Suicide prevention Certification #: Expires: Oct 2025 Status: Expired Status: Expired Source: User Created QPR Certificate_Cora S (1) No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update ACLS Certification #: 245405301192 Expires: Jan 2026 Status: Expired Status: Expired Source: User Created Cora Salmonsen ACLS expiration Jan 2026 No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update BLS Certification #: Expires: Jan 2026 Status: Expired Status: Expired Source: Resume Parser Cora Salmonsen BLS expiration Jan 2026 No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update NIHSS Certification #: Expires: Feb 2026 Status: Expired Status: Expired Source: User Created Cora Salmonsen NIHSS certification exp Feb 2026 No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update C.M.T certification Certification #: 5185 Expires: Feb 2026 Status: Expired Status: Expired Source: Resume Parser Cora Salmonsen CA CMT certificate exp Feb 18 2026 No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View
Update PALS Certification #: 245425959050 Expires: Feb 2026 Status: Expired Status: Expired Source: User Created Cora Salmonsen PALS certification expiratiom 2_2026 No current certification and not eligible for certification. This certification is connected to a verified and completed task. Changing anything may require re-verification. View

Professional Experience

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THERAPIST LICENSED MASSAGE - , Primary: ( beds) Secondary: ( beds) Acuity: Nurse to Patient Ratio: Provides therapeutic clinical massage in a variety of modalities to promote relaxation of nervous system, increase circulation, relieve muscular tension and promote an overall sense of wellbeing, alleviating common physical discomforts. Jan 20152015 Present
NewGrad Program/Telemetry TRiCity Medical - General Hospital Oceanside, CA Primary: Telemetry ( beds) Secondary: ( beds) Acuity: High (Level 1 or 2 trauma) Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4 • Monitor and interpret ECG rhythms, provide emergency care as needed, and report aberrant rhythms to medical provider • Provide first rate cardiac monitoring, dispense cardiac medication accurately, chart concisely, and respond quickly to codes • Assess unstable patients and ensure appropriate care is given • Initiate corrective action when information from monitoring equipment shows irregular telemetry readings and notify appropriate medical team members Aug 20242024 Oct 2024Present2024
Certified Massage Therapist Cape Rey Oceancrest Spa I Carlsbad - Community/Public Health Carlsbad, California Primary: Public Health (12 beds) Secondary: ( beds) Acuity: Nurse to Patient Ratio: Developed treatment plans, taking into consideration clients' rehabilitation goals, preferred treatment methods and appointment frequency. Licensed Massage Therapist • Analyzed client's medical histories to identify potential root causes of current ailments. • Researched new products and therapy modalities to increase service offerings. • Cleaned table and space between appointments to protect client health. • Assessed soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength and range of motion. • Performed deep muscle, hot stone, prenatal and other types of massage and treatments. • Advised clients on personal care between appointments and relevant products for individual needs. • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized work environment. Jun 20152015 Jun 2024Present2024
Kaiser Permanente Zion of San Diego Nursing RN Clinical Rotation NURS 283 in Inpatient Setting ( 192 Clinical/Lab hours) - General Hospital San Diego, CA Primary: Medical-Surgical ( beds) Secondary: Telemetry (18 beds) Acuity: Low (Bedside, Ambulatory) Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4 • Provided care for patients recovering from CABG surgery, various vascular surgeries, and stroke patients. Feb 20242024 May 2024Present2024
Nursing RN Clinical Rotation NURS 281 in Inpatient Setting ( 192 Clinical hours over semester) Palomar Health Escondido - General Hospital Escondido, CA Primary: Medical-Surgical ( beds) Secondary: Interventional Radiology ( beds) Acuity: Low (Bedside, Ambulatory) Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4 • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records of medical information and vital signs • Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery • Provide direct patient care, education, interpretation of labs and diagnostic studies, and report changes in condition to the assigned physician • Quickly assess patient conditions and obtain vital statistics • Care for surgical patients pre- and post-operatively from a variety of surgeries Aug 20232023 Nov 2023Present2023
Nursing RN Clinical Rotation NURS 282 in Inpatient Setting (72 Clinical hours over semester) Palomar Health Poway - Behavioral Health Unit - General Hospital Poway, CA Primary: Behavioral Therapy ( beds) Secondary: ( beds) Acuity: Low (Bedside, Ambulatory) Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4 • Assist patients with healing and recovery after traumatic life events • Provide behavioral and emotional support and supervision • Regularly monitoring patient’s physical and mental status and reporting that information to the physician in charge • Provide a safe and therapeutic environment • Admit patients under the influence of drugs or alcohol and treat them for signs or symptoms of withdrawal while assessing their suicide risk factors and other possible ongoing psych issues Aug 20232023 Nov 2023Present2023
Scripps Student Placement Medical- Surgical NURS 183 Clinical Encinitas Hospital (192 clinical hrs over semester) Hospital Scripps Encinitas - General Hospital Encinitas, CA Primary: Endoscopy ( beds) Secondary: PACU ( beds) Acuity: Low (Bedside, Ambulatory) Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4 • Responsible for preparing patient for procedure by gaining IV access, providing fluids, monitoring vitals and administering medications if necessary • Provide recovery nursing care for patient post-endoscopy Jan 20232023 May 2023Present2023
Kaiser Permanente of San Diego NURS 182 \| Nursing \| RN \| Inpatient Clinical Settings (96 Clinical hours over semester) Kaiser Permanente Hospital of San Diego - General Hospital San Diego, CA Primary: Labor & Delivery ( beds) Secondary: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ( beds) Acuity: Low (Bedside, Ambulatory) Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4 • Assist mothers-to-be throughout labor and the birthing process • Monitor the mother and infant’s vital signs while providing postpartum care • Guide families in taking care of the baby and the mother • Educate and counsel pregnant women on nutritional requirements and the childbearing cycle Jan 20232023 May 2023Present2023
Med-Surg Nursing - RN Clinical Rotation NURS 181 in Inpatient/Lab Setting (192 Clinical/Lab hours) Kaiser Permanente San Diego Med-Surg Unit 2E and 5E - General Hospital San Diego, California Primary: Medical-Surgical ( beds) Secondary: ( beds) Acuity: Low (Bedside, Ambulatory) Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4 • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records of medical information and vital signs • Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery • Provide direct patient care, education, interpretation of labs and diagnostic studies, and report changes in condition to the assigned nurse and physician • Assess patient conditions and obtain vital statistics • Care for surgical patients post-operatively from a variety of surgeries Oct 20222022 Dec 2022Present2022
Volunteer - Labor and Delivery unit (180 Volunteer hours over a 14 months period) Hospital Scripps Encinitas and La Jolla - General Hospital Encinitas/ La Jolla, California Primary: Labor & Delivery ( beds) Secondary: General Medicine ( beds) Acuity: Nurse to Patient Ratio: • Assisted nursing staff and mothers-to-be throughout labor and the birthing process (non-clinical) • Assisted nursing staff in providing general client bedside needs within volunteer scope of practice (non-clinical) Mar 20212021 May 2022Present2022
VOLUNTEER PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT BIRTH PAVILLION Scripps Encinitas - , Primary: ( beds) Secondary: ( beds) Acuity: Nurse to Patient Ratio: ● Provided direct patient care within the scope of practice as a hospital volunteer. ● Oriented new patients to the unit ● Participated as a team member helping PCA peers and RNs on the unit with patient care within my scope as a hospital volunteer. Mar 20212021 May 2022Present2022
VOLUNTEER PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT BIRTH Scripps Encinitas - , Primary: ( beds) Secondary: ( beds) Acuity: Nurse to Patient Ratio: ● Provided direct patient care within the scope PCA role as hospital volunteer. ● Oriented new patients to the unit ● Participated as a team member helping PCA peers and RN's on the unit with patient care within my scope as a hospital volunteer. Mar 20212021 May 2022Present2022

Education(Sorted by Completion Date)

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Mira Costa College RN Nursing Program (2024 Cohort) - ADN - Major: ADN GPA: Oceanside, California Source: May 2024In ProgressMay 2024
MiraCosta College - ADN - Major: NURSING GPA: , Exp. Graduation Source: Resume Parser May 2024In ProgressMay 2024
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program - Other - other Major: GPA: , QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Source: User Created Oct 2023CompletedOctober 2023
Mira Costa Community College - CNA - Major: GPA: , Source: User Created Mar 2021CompletedMarch 2021
Mira Costa Community College - AA - Major: Math And Sciences GPA: , Oceanside, CA Source: Resume Parser Dec 2020CompletedDecember 2020
MiraCosta College - - Major: LIBERAL ARTS GPA: , LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS Source: Resume Parser Jan 2020CompletedJanuary 2020
MiraCosta College - - Major: GPA: , ARTS LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS Source: Resume Parser Jan 2020CompletedJanuary 2020
West Valley Community College - Diploma - L.M.T. Major: Certified Massage Therapist GPA: Saratoga, CA Current C.M.T. California Licensed Source: Resume Parser May 2004CompletedMay 2004

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Professional References

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Stephanie Santiago - [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator Scripps Encinitas - Facility: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas (760) 633-7236 !fnVocab(May we contact this reference?,may_we_contact)
Jeannette Handson - [email protected] Cape Rey Spa Director - Facility: Cape Rey Ocean Crest Spa (760) 212-9685 !fnVocab(May we contact this reference?,may_we_contact)
Alison Phinney - [email protected] College Professor Mira Costa College ADN program - Facility: Mira Costa College ADN program (760) 224-9120 !fnVocab(May we contact this reference?,may_we_contact)
Serineh Saki - [email protected] Clinical Professor Mira Costa College ADN program - Facility: Palomar Health Poway CA (619) 669-8196 !fnVocab(May we contact this reference?,may_we_contact)
Steven Walker - [email protected] Hilton Cape Rey Human Resource Director - Facility: Hilton Cape Rey, CA (760) 602-0800 !fnVocab(May we contact this reference?,may_we_contact)
Estella Morgan - [email protected] Clinical Professor Mira Costa College ADN program - Adjunct Faculty - Facility: KP Zion - San Diego, CA (760) 473-8472 !fnVocab(May we contact this reference?,may_we_contact)

Experience

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Public Health 9.0 years108 months 9.0 years108 months
PACU 0.3 years4 months 0.3 years4 months
Endoscopy 0.3 years4 months 0.3 years4 months
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 0.3 years4 months 0.3 years4 months
Behavioral Therapy 0.3 years3 months 0.3 years3 months
Interventional Radiology 0.3 years3 months 0.3 years3 months
Medical-Surgical 0.7 years8 months 0.7 years8 months
Labor & Delivery 1.5 years18 months 1.5 years18 months
Telemetry 0.4 years5 months 0.4 years5 months
General Medicine 1.2 years14 months 1.2 years14 months

Electronic Skills

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Epic
Pyxis
Cerner PowerChart
Microsoft Office

Languages

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German Native or Bilingual

Documents(Sorted by Created)

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Cora Salmonsen Resume Spring 2024 (1) (8)
AMSN student member 93369
Cora Salmonsen - LinkedIn profile link (1)
Cora Salmonsen NURS 183 Academic works Generational Diversity research article
Eric Paredes event onboarding certification Oct 7, 2023 Volunteer engagement
Patient Teaching - Cora Salmonsen Academic works
Scholarship Essay Tina Ward Memorial Academic works
Health Screener Certification
Heparin teaching presentation Academic works