Christie Del Valle
Christiana,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 17 years of clinical experience. Skilled in providing exceptional patient care, performing assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Volunteer Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assessing medical and behavioral acuity and responding within designated timeframes.
- Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Cedar Grove Residential Treatment Facility
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Asses and treat minor injuries and illnesses in residential population.
- Provide healthcare support to residents and staff.
- Maintain accurate health records and confidential information for residents as required by DCS.
- Administered medications and monitored side effects ensuring safe management or mental health conditions.
- Ensured a safe and therapeutic environment through crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children.
- Handled a variety of nursing task, including physical assessments, medication administration, NG tube placement and monitoring and wound care.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
- Provided emergency care to pediatric patients, stabilizing conditions and preventing further complications.
- Identified health issues while in home with patients and contacted physicians to discuss/implement best method for resolution.
Home Health Nurse
Suncrest Home Health
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and orally as prescribed; while overseeing pain management plans and observing therapeutic responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatments, carry out interventions, relay patients' needs and enhance continuum of care.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients health needs by coordinating with physicians, case management, physical and occupational therapist and other nursing staff to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Effectively and empathetically communicated with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and their families.
- Efficiently documented all patient care provided as well as physical assessments and rehabilitation scoring.
Registered Nurse
CVS Healthcare
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Preformed COVID-19 screenings as well as point of care testing while maintaining proper infection control techniques.
- Responsible for patient registration in EPIC EMR which included insurance verification, point of care test results.
- Notified patient of results, educated patient on appropriate next steps based on test results.
- Administered COVID-19 vaccines in long term health care settings.
- Monitored patients for signs or symptoms of an adverse effect from the vaccine.
- Provided education on possible side effects as well as answered all questions pertaining to COVID-19.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
TrustPoint Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Applied both psychiatric and medical nursing skills to effectively provide patient care
- Provided treatment, rehabilitation and support services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness and/or substance abuse.
- Assisted in identifying sources of anxiety and depression by establishing therapeutic relationships with each patient.
Post-Op Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed wound care effectively, ensuring proper healing and preventing infections.
- Implemented pain management techniques for improved patient comfort during the recovery process.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting a smooth transition to home or rehabilitation facilities.
- Contributed to departmental goals by consistently meeting performance metrics related to quality of care, efficiency, and patient satisfaction scores.
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Delivered total nursing care to patients with neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, surgical and/or trauma related diagnoses.
- Monitored and performed all aspects of patient care including, administered medications, IVs, central lines, wound vacs, PEG tubes, nutrition, respiratory therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy.
- Proficiently documented all patient care through Cerner.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Worked effectively with an interdisciplinary team in developing strategically individualized care plans.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients and family by successfully building trust through continuity of care.
- Educated patients on health promotion and management of disease process, scheduled follow up appointments including any new referrals, addressed all safety concerns, contacted home health upon all patient discharges.
Education
Nursing
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05-2007
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Volunteer Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cedar Grove Residential Treatment Facility
06.2023 - 09.2024
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
02.2023 - 06.2023
Home Health Nurse
Suncrest Home Health
09.2022 - 02.2023
Rehabilitation Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
CVS Healthcare
11.2020 - 03.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
TrustPoint Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2020
Post-Op Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2017
Nursing
Motlow State Community College
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