Carlos Valdez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with critical care specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
University Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Mercy Medical Center Merced
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients in post-operative recovery room
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Mission Trails Baptist Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Central Baptist Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ocean Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
North Central Baptist Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Central Baptist Hospital
07.2014 - 09.2018
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Perioperative Management
- Surgical Assistance
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
University Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Mercy Medical Center Merced
07.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Mission Trails Baptist Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Central Baptist Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ocean Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
North Central Baptist Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Central Baptist Hospital
07.2014 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
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