Claire Valley
Bangor,
Summary
Dedicated Charge Nurse with experience in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care. My expertise in critical thinking, effective communication, and team leadership makes me an eligible candidate for the Assistant Nurse Manager position. My focus for St. Joe's ICU is to continue to strive for excellence and to provide the kind of patient care that I would wish for my own family.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, ICU
St. Joseph Hospital
Bangor
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations.
- Lead by example as a charge RN by advocating for and supporting patient and staff safety.
- Serve as a preceptor for new staff nurses.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
Travel Agency
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked in multiple acute inpatient units to provide care to medical/telemetry level patients.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, patient populations, and electronic medical record systems.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Medical Telemetry
Maine Medical Center
Portland
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Worked in an acute inpatient medical telemetry unit to provide care to a wide variety of medical/surgical level patients.
- Gained fundamental nursing skills, time management, and prioritization.
- Trained as a charge RN to oversee a 36-bed unit.
Registered Nurse, Adult Inpatient Psych
Acadia Hospital
Bangor
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric unit to provide direct patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and de-escalation.
- Gained experience in assessment skills and medication administration in the adult psychiatric population.
Psychiatric Technician, Adult Inpatient
Acadia Hospital
Bangor
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked with a large interdisciplinary team to ensure that all patient needs are met.
- Gained experience with direct patient care including vital signs, ADLs, and patient safety rounding.
- Gained insight on risks of patient and staff safety, and how to recognize the early signs of escalation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05-2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Adaptability
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Maine - Expires 03/2027
- Basic Life Support CPR Certified - Expires 01/2028
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Expires 01/2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, ICU
St. Joseph Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Medical Telemetry
Maine Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Adult Inpatient Psych
Acadia Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2020
Psychiatric Technician, Adult Inpatient
Acadia Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New England