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Elena Valentine

Kingston

Summary

Compassionate and knowledgeable STNA of 11 years with a robust background in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting daily living activities. Proven success in enhancing patient well-being through attentive care, effective communication, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Detail-oriented and experienced in geriatric healthcare, demonstrating superior rapport-building skills and a strong commitment to individualized patient care and education. Equipped with problem-solving abilities and a passion for continuous improvement, ready to tackle new challenges while driving organizational objectives forward. Currently enrolled with the University Rio Grande to achieve my Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting will graduate in May 2026

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

State Tested Nursing Assistant

U.S. Dept of Veteran Affairs
08.2014 - Current
  • Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Documented resident records on daily flow sheets. Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying and also with the family members of the residents. Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas. Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment. Promoted personal and co-worker safety.
  • Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation, along with aromatherapy creams. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
  • Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety of veterans during daily activities.
  • Collected urine and fecal samples. Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs. Cleaned and organized patient's living quarters. Facilitated games and other activities to engage client's. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure ulcers. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Obtained and set up suction equipment. Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures. Tended to patients with chronic illnesses. Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patient's health status to nursing staff. Assisted with ADLs. Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients. Comforted patient's and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patient's for which care is provided.
  • Supervised and coordinated the work activities of personnel, such as training new staff members and getting them familiar with the residents on their habits, hobbies, and interest.
  • Provide entertainment and set up, related to decorations and equipment for appropriate activities
  • Ride along with the Veterans and Recreational Staff to the park for feeding ducks and walking around and enjoying scenery with the Residents.
  • Assisted in baseball outings with the residents and helped with shopping and other related activities off the unit. Went with Veteran's to bingo and golden coral.
  • Used technical and clerical skills to process purchasing requests for a variety of commercial and non-commercial items. Provides excellent customer service to medical staff, resident's and family members.
  • Planned and coordinated actions to prevent, correct, or resolve delays or misunderstandings in the purchasing of products, Maintains inventory of supplies or equipment, Responds to requests or complaints.
  • Comply with rules and regulations pertaining to HIPPA and I keep any and all personal information private for the matter. Currently work on compass bldg. 35 with Mental Health and I work with Veteran's who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression, substance abuse and addiction. And on this unit we form groups to create some ice breakers and stability for them while they're being treated and it allows them to communicate with each other due to others having related diagnosis and with staff for additional information and for comfort. Also we discharge and run appointments, and transport to treatment programs.
  • Upon arrival to the unit we wand Veteran for safety of the staff and for safety of other Vets on the unit, we obtain vitals and weight for necessary medical needs. We have to keep count and make sure all Veteran's are accounted for every 2 hrs. for safety reasons. Staff all work together to maintain a safe and nonjudgmental environment for all Veteran's coming and leaving the facility.
  • Work with veterans to assist with any physical therapy to help with gaining mobility, with ambulating and range of motion, regular activities of daily living, to assure they are able to get back on their feet and ready to be discharged.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 0621 - Grade: GS-5
  • Brianne Schultz Manager (740) 773-1141 ext 17308

Office Manager/ Co-owner

Howard's Towing
05.2004 - 05.2012
  • Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information. Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office. Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents. processed payroll and managed employees with the hiring process, Received and distributed faxes and mail in a timely manner. Created and maintained spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions and calculations to develop reports and lists. Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building.
  • Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.
  • Purchased from outside vendors for office supplies. Handled the ordering of uniforms and rags for the shop and the staff.
  • Scanned incoming documentation. Disseminated information to correct department, individual or outside location. Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements. Purged outdated files.
  • Follow company log-on procedures, enter/key data from source, Maintain source, Verify data for input accuracy.
  • Read, interpret, clarify and follow written and/or oral specifications. Apply basic communication skills. Use basic computer skills. Use graphic functions to create files, input data, process data, and produce output.
  • Organize, index, and update files. Store information. Monitor and communicate progress, Coordinate with other team members as needed. Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
  • Managed all the incoming bills and paid accordingly and on time, purchased all the materials needed to keep the business to use or to resell. worked with suppliers to research products to get the best value for the money. worked with vendors to negotiate discounts, such as volume or cash discounts.
  • Maintained supplier relationships, managed issues, monitored performance and resolved any disputes. I analyzed markets trends and pricing, for fluctuations and potential cost savings. Kept up on inventory to make sure stock did not run low or out.
  • Tracked shipment orders to assure accurate timely shipping and location of purchased items.
  • I am punctual, dependable, show initiative, I am self-confident, I am honest. I demonstrate positive interaction skills. I am good with customer service and the public.
  • Hours per week: 50

Education

Associate's degree - Medical Assistant

University of Rio Grande
Mcarthur, OH
05.2026

Associate of Applied Science - STNA CERTIFICATION

STNA EVERYDAY
Chillicothe, OH
06.2014

High School Diploma -

Logan Elm Highschool
Circleville, OH
05.1998

Skills

  • Helping patients with washing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene
  • Assisting with mobility and transfers, often using hoists or wheelchairs
  • Providing toileting support and continence care
  • Ensuring patients are fed, hydrated, and comfortable
  • Checking temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates
  • Logging changes in pain levels, consciousness, or appetite
  • Reporting early warning signs to nurses or doctors
  • Sterilizing and setting up equipment
  • Assisting with simple dressings, catheter care, or pressure sore prevention (under supervision)
  • Following proper hand hygiene and PPE protocols
  • Preventing cross-contamination
  • Keeping wards, rooms, and equipment clean
  • Observing patients and reporting any concerns to nurses
  • Recording changes in health or mood
  • Updating charts, feeding logs, or care plans
  • Empathy and compassion is the heart of the job
  • Communication to Listening, explaining, and comforting
  • I pay attention to detail For accurate reporting
  • Patience is key with every patient who has different needs and pace
  • Teamwork collaborating with doctors, nurses, and families, and staff
  • I am able good at managing multiple tasks in a shift
  • Assuring the safety of veterans and staff by keeping areas free of clutter
  • I am very familiar with computer equipment and can maneuver well with the software required for charting
  • I have great people and communication skills with my co-workers and the public
  • Purchase materials and stock
  • Familiar with Microsoft programs
  • Practice PMDB as needed

Certification

  • EKG
  • Phlebotomy Tech
  • STNA


Timeline

State Tested Nursing Assistant

U.S. Dept of Veteran Affairs
08.2014 - Current

Office Manager/ Co-owner

Howard's Towing
05.2004 - 05.2012

Associate's degree - Medical Assistant

University of Rio Grande

Associate of Applied Science - STNA CERTIFICATION

STNA EVERYDAY

High School Diploma -

Logan Elm Highschool

Awards

  • Awarded Great Catch for finding a bullet in a glass case of a veteran
  • Presented with a Great Catch for finding a bobby pin in the window sill in a compass bathroom occupied by a veteran
  • Presented with a Great Catch award for observing a plastic bag on the floor of compass
  • Awarded a Helping Hands for deescalating a potential situation becoming a Code Orange on Compass
  • Awarded a Helping Hands for deescalating another disruptive behavior with a veteran
  • Presented with a Great Catch while on count and noticed a Veteran in an active state of having a stroke
  • Awarded with another Great Catch for finding contraband in a Veterans room on compass.

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