Brian Valdes

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Conducted patient care and monitoring following cerebral angiogram interventions.
• Executed drip titration and administered high-alert medications safely.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Administered TPA and TNK for eligible ischemic stroke patients.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in acute care settings.
• Managed mechanical ventilation, ensuring optimal patient support and maintenance.
• Performed post-operative discharge teaching, enhancing patient understanding and recovery.
• Oversaw management of ventricular and lumbar drains to ensure proper function.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

• Provided clinical support to three attending providers, enhancing patient care coordination.
• Guided end-of-life decisions for terminally ill patients and families, ensuring compassionate communication.
• Triaged patient inquiries by phone, addressing basic and advanced medical needs efficiently.
• Conducted telehealth consultations to improve access for remote patients seeking care.
• Managed follow-up care and coordinated referrals to specialists as needed.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results to inform treatment decisions.
• Prescribed and monitored chemotherapy treatments while educating patients on protocols.
• Performed lumbar punctures and administered intrathecal chemotherapy for treatment efficacy.

Accumulated five years of experience in Neurosurgical Intensive Care and two years in Oncology, Medical Surgical, and Telemetry Unit.

• Performed comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate effective patient care plans.
• Monitored lab results and communicated findings to physicians to enhance patient outcomes.
• Acted as liaison between patients and physicians to clarify treatment plans.
• Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to nursing protocols and standards.
• Provided leadership to nursing staff, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning.