Debbie Valenzuela
Urbandale,IA
Summary
Empathetic and driven Registered Nurse with over 13 years of critical care experience in the emergency department, who is seeking increased professional skill and personal growth through a Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
- Manage care of patients in Adult Level 1 Trauma Center and certified stroke center.
- As certified Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor: teach ACLS algorithms and prepare medical personnel to respond effectively in life-threatening situations.
- Developed and conducted training in professional nursing behavior.
- Worked as assistant stroke coordinator. Analyzed stroke protocol data and provided education and feedback to staff.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Winthrop University Hospital
09.2011 - 11.2013
- Performed physical assessments and collaborated with providers and ancillary staff to stabilize critical patients and provide necessary treatments and interventions while caring for six patients at once.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Cared for heavy patient loads (13:1 patient to nurse ratio) in fast-paced/stressful environment and prioritized care to critically ill patients.
- Conducted nursing assessments of and provided care to Spanish speaking patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Custom Healthcare Solutions/Interfaith Medical CTR
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Provided direct patient care and education to pediatric and adult populations in busy and stress-filled environment.
- Learned to advocate for safety of patients and nurses.
- Administered breathing treatments, medications, and reassessed condition of patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Intermountain Healthcare, Utah Valley Regional Medical
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Performed basic assessments and collaborated with providers to manage patient symptoms and provide treatment and education for adults and children in Level 2 Trauma Center.
- Received triage training and successfully worked as triage nurse.
Education
Bachelor's of Science Degree - Nursing
Brigham Young University
Provo, UtahSkills
- Patient assessment
- Triage / critical thinking
- Communication and teaching
- Medication administration
- IV and tube placement and management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (Iowa: 135684)
- ACLS Instructor
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Winthrop University Hospital
09.2011 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center
09.2010 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Custom Healthcare Solutions/Interfaith Medical CTR
08.2009 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Intermountain Healthcare, Utah Valley Regional Medical
01.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor's of Science Degree - Nursing
Brigham Young University