Amber Valeriano
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Amarillo Heart Institute
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues and attending physicians, fostering collaborative environment for optimal patient care delivery.
- Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to 30 patients daily.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NWTH
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Cared for as many as 15 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
BSA Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Cared for approximately 15-20 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2021
Certificate - LVN
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX02.2014
Skills
- Patient Admission
- Referral Generation
- EMR Systems (Cerner, Epic, and Care Cloud)
- Implantable Pacemakers
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Stabilization
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Prioritizing Patients
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Cardiac Arrest
- Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
ENCP
Timeline
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Amarillo Heart Institute
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NWTH
12.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
BSA Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Certificate - LVN
Amarillo College
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
ENCP
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