Edgardo Valdez II BSN RN PCCN CCRN
Palm Desert
Summary
Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience across Telemetry, Cardiac Step Down, PCU, Critical Care, MSICU, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU and ER. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
Registered Nurse
UCLA
01.2023 - Current
- Float Pool Nursing System
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Emergency Department Staff Nurse
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Intensive Care Unit - Medical Surgical ICU, Cardiac ICU, Trauma/Neuro ICU
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers between units by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care throughout the hospital stay.
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Stroke / Telemetry Unit
Registered Nurse
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Cardiac Interventional Telemetry Unit
Registered Nurse
Queens Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
Queens Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Cardiac Comprehensive Care Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Manila, Philippines04.2008
High School Diploma -
Makabulos Memorial High School
Victoria Tarlac, Philippines04.2000
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Unit Administration
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIHHS
- ATCN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
UCLA
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Queens Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Queens Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
High School Diploma -
Makabulos Memorial High School
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIHHS
- ATCN
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