Valerie Bonifant
Berkeley Springs,WV
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Able to provide a history of treating patients with chronic and acute wounds. Demonstrating talent for assessing patients, and delivering individualized care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN II-RNIV
War Memorial Hospital
Berkeley Springs, WV
06.2018 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Home Health Nurse
Northern West Virginia Home Health
Romney, WV
09.2011 - 06.2018
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Collaborated with local agencies to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from home health services.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
RN I - RN II
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
10.2007 - 09.2011
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community And Technical College of Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown, WV01-2006
Certification - Wound Care
National Alliance of Wound Care And Ostomy
01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01-2022
Certification - Nursing
Advanced EKG
01-2025
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood transfusion administration
- End-of-life care
- Disease prevention
- Geriatric care
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Wound Care
- ACLS
- Advanced Cardiac Rhythm
- Ostomy Care
Timeline
RN II-RNIV
War Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Northern West Virginia Home Health
09.2011 - 06.2018
RN I - RN II
Winchester Medical Center
10.2007 - 09.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community And Technical College of Shepherdstown
Certification - Wound Care
National Alliance of Wound Care And Ostomy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Certification - Nursing
Advanced EKG
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