Elia Valdivia
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced Advanced Practice Nurse with a strong commitment to maternal and women's health. Skilled in providing early and continuous prenatal care in a culturally respectful manner. Adept at performing patient evaluations, prescribing therapeutic interventions, and counseling patients and families. Seeking an opportunity to oversee maternity care and contribute to health promotion across diverse populations within a mobile clinic environment equipped with advanced medical resources.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WHNP
Arcadia Well Woman
10.2019 - Current
- Provides efficient and cost effective quality medical care to 16-20 women of all ages per day.
- Establishes relationships, and performs physical examinations and implements individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribes appropriate medication, treatments, and referrals needed to support health and comfort of patients.
- Engages and empowers patients to choose healthy behaviors, and make changes that reduce risk of developing chronic diseases and other morbidities.
- Performs common office procedures including phlebotomy, IV insertion and administration of IVFs , IUD placement/retrieval, Nexplanon insertion/removal, I&D, and skin biopsy.
WHNP
Arizona Women's Care
04.2012 - 12.2018
- Provided comprehensive women's health care in a busy five OBGYN ambulatory setting.
- Saw 18-25 patients daily while supporting office staff and colleagues.
- Examined and monitored patients in all 3 trimesters.
- Performed risk assessments and reviewed medical/family histories to create individualized healthcare plans to all new OB patients.
- Provided prenatal education and created personalized new OB educational videos unique to the office for all obstetric patients to access.
- Counseled, collected, and interpreted prenatal tests including NIPT, AFP, Quad Screen, 1 and 3 hour GTT, GBS, fFN, and non stress tests.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary professionals promoting optimal patient outcomes.
NICU RN
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2012
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Level III neonatal critical care unit.
- Assessed, evaluated, and managed care for neonates on nasal CPAP, conventional ventilators, and oscillator ventilators.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Educated caregivers on disease process and treatment plans to promote bonding and involvement.
- Guided caregivers and family members to helpful resources available locally to support care.
Labor and Delivery RN
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center
06.2004 - 05.2008
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
05.2003 - 06.2004
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care during pregnancy in antepartum setting.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored and documented electronic fetal monitoring.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2021
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2003
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Clinical Assessment
- Diagnostic Skill
- Prescriptive Authority
- Patient Counseling
- Cultural Competency
- Collaboration
- Record-keeping
- Adaptability
- EMR Proficiency
Certification
- National Certification Corporation, NCC Board Certified
- Nexplanon Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Registered APN License - active
- Registered DEA License - active
Timeline
WHNP
Arcadia Well Woman
10.2019 - Current
WHNP
Arizona Women's Care
04.2012 - 12.2018
NICU RN
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2012
Labor and Delivery RN
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center
06.2004 - 05.2008
High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
05.2003 - 06.2004
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
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