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Georgina Valdez

Burleson,Texas

Summary

Registered Nurse with comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles; QSEN, and evidence-based practice, dependable and highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through; personable, able to develop positive rapport and empathize with patient and family; team-player and self-directed. Compassionate and dedicated Medical Professional.

Qualified RN with proven track record in patient care and clinical excellence. Successfully managed complex patient cases and coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sub Nurse and Teacher

BISD
08.2024 - Current
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards for entire school population of 200-350 students
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Temp Post Op Nurse

Cleburne Endoscopy Center
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assess triage patients undergoing endoscopy procedures
  • Assist in post and pre op
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Fostered positive relationships with patients'' families through effective communication regarding their loved ones'' progress during the recovery period.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing attentive post-operative care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced teamwork and collaboration by participating in unit meetings, sharing insights, and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices in post-operative care for better patient outcomes.
  • Expedited discharge planning by collaborating with case managers and social workers, reducing hospital stays for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting a smooth transition to home or rehabilitation facilities.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by conducting preoperative assessments and ensuring all required tests were completed in a timely manner.
  • Applied evidence-based practices within daily work routines to ensure high-quality post-operative care for all patients.
  • Promoted a culture of safety among nursing staff by adhering to infection control protocols and reporting any potential hazards promptly.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing compassionate care throughout the recovery process.
  • Reduced the risk of complications through thorough assessments and timely interventions.
  • Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
  • Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.

Camp Nurse

Camp Nock a Mixon Kids Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Triage/assess all campers and staff
  • Assist provider in all treatments and procedures
  • Medication administration and review
  • Transport of camper/staff to urgent care or ER as needed
  • Provided emergency first aid to injured campers swiftly, minimizing further complications or harm.
  • Conducted inventory of medical supplies regularly, ensuring sufficient stock levels for optimal patient care.
  • Attended regular staff meetings to discuss camper wellbeing and offer recommendations for improvements when necessary.
  • Ensured timely intervention for illnesses or injuries, coordinating with onsite healthcare team members.
  • Developed strong rapport with campers, addressing their concerns and needs while fostering trust in the nursing staff.
  • Administered medications to campers accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.

RN

Baylor Scott White Institute for Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Preceptor for new orientees and student nurses
  • Assess patients for therapeutic treatments, fall risks, pressure ulcers and medical issues
  • EPIC computer EMR
  • Team member with therapy, providers, ancillary staff and techs
  • IV insertion and blood draws for labs
  • Isolation precautions, Trach/ Ostomy/Wound care
  • Medication administration per patient rights and protocols
  • Care of TBI, CVA, Ortho surgical patients
  • Currently studying for CRRN exam, attending team conference, fall huddles, nurse huddles and compliant with e-learning as well as offsite training
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

MED SURGE/TELE RN(travel)

CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assess patients from ER and surgery/up to 5 patients at a time
  • Monitor tele patients
  • EPIC EMR
  • Discharge and admission of patients
  • Preceptor to new nurses and student nurses to the floor/unit
  • Team lead with LPN, work as team with other staff members
  • Medication administration following all rights and protocols
  • Use of nurse judgement in assessment and care of patients
  • Worked with GI and Urology patients/CBI, Urostomy/ileostomy/colostomy care
  • Preceptor for student nurses and new orientees
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Night Shift /Charge(travel)

Siskin Rehab
06.2021 - 10.2021

Care of TBI patients on lockdown unit-8patients

  • Assess patient for medical and mental/emotional issues
  • Administration of medications per protocol and patient rights
  • Team leader
  • QI expert
  • Wound care/trach/ostomy/peg care
  • IV insertion and lab draws
  • Tube feedings
  • IV infusions(complex)
  • Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress throughout the night shift.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or additional training needs.

STAFF RN

CAMP COBBOSSEE FOR BOYS
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Triage/ assessed campers and counselors for various trauma/ injuries and illnesses
  • Treated said counselors and campers according to camp nursing policy
  • Administered prescribed medications in a timely manner
  • Responding to all emergency calls throughout the camp
  • Taking campers and counselors to Dr
  • Appointments as needed
  • Maintain all medical supplies and emergency first aid kits
  • Maintain charts and MARS according to policy

REHAB RN

LIFECARE CENTER RED BANK
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Assess patients according to protocol-25 patients
  • Administer medications: PO, IV, IM SUBQ/Order supplies, medications and continue to keep areas stocked
  • Order medications as per MD scripts
  • Admit and discharge patients according to policy
  • Preceptor for new orientees and student nurses
  • Assess patients for therapeutic treatments, fall risks, pressure ulcers and medical issues
  • EPIC computer EMR
  • Team member with therapy, providers, ancillary staff and techs
  • IV insertion and blood draws for labs
  • Isolation precautions, Trach/ Ostomy/Wound care
  • Medication administration per patient rights and protocols/Charge RN for unit

RN(travel)

CAROLINA RIVER REHAB CENTER
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Implemented patient care for up to twenty-five clients
  • Developing and implementing care-plans for each client
  • Assessing patient status notifying HCP of changes
  • Admitting and discharge of patients
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, monitoring all effects
  • Performed procedures: IV Therapy, Foley care, NG Tube, Wound Care, Wound/Vacs and Patient Education
  • Evaluated lab results to ensure proper and safe care of the client
  • Uses evidence base research while providing care for client
  • Coordinating care with rehab and other staff
  • Assess physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of clients and families
  • Triage/assess clients for physical, mental, acute, and chronic conditions and create/implement care plans accordingly
  • Respond to all emergency situations
  • Advocate for all clients
  • Coordinate nursing care activities with members of rehab team to facilitate achievement of overall patient goals
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

RN(travel)

FT Defiance Indian Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: Navajo Reservation
  • PRIMARY CARE/Adult Urgent Care CLINIC RN/ER
  • Assessing patient status notifying HCP of changes
  • Evaluated lab results to ensure proper and safe care of the client
  • Uses evidence base research while providing care for client
  • Excellent performance of Standard Precautions
  • Triage/Interviewed and documented client’s medical history, vital signs, and statistics, using various hospital EMR programs
  • Educated clients on treatments, procedures, medications, nutrition, and HCP instructions, disease process and prevention, diabetes education, ensuring patients receive appropriate guidance to case managers
  • Orthopedic trained/floated to podiatry and wound care
  • Interacted with other departments as a team in developing safe and effective client care
  • Observed and maintained HIPPA regulations, hospital policies and procedures
  • Foley Care, administering of injections, IV infusions, PICC lines/Central Lines, ER/ trauma bay and Admit transfers and RN reports, Code Blue
  • Navajo Reservation
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

Staff RN

Camp Laurel
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: Coed camp kids ages 7-15
  • Triage Nurse/Emergency Nurse
  • Triage/assess all campers and staff for acute and chronic conditions
  • Respond to all emergency situations
  • Collaborate with other healthcare team members and HCP
  • Administer medications and treatments according to orders and standing orders
  • Maintain all treatment rooms
  • Create and maintain emergency kits
  • Administer Growth hormone injections according to order
  • Provide emotional comfort to anxiety affected campers
  • Coed camp kids ages 7-15

CHARGE NURSE: Acute Rehab Unit Travel RN

Mercy Christian Health and Rehab
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Assess the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of clients and families
  • Triage/assess clients for physical, mental, acute, and chronic conditions and create/implement care plans accordingly
  • Respond to all emergency situations
  • Advocate for all clients
  • Coordinate nursing care activities with members of rehab team to facilitate achievement of overall patient goals
  • Provide direction, mentoring, supervision of ancillary nurse staff and new hires
  • Delegate care to appropriate staff
  • Direct admission and discharge of clients
  • Executes treatment and care plans for clients, maintains appropriate documentation
  • Maintains supplies for rehab unit
  • Administers IV, Sub-Q, Oral and IM medications according to treatment plan, patients’ rights, and protocols
  • Performs all IV insertions and treatments for whole facility
  • Educates clients and family on treatments, nutritional goals, and health care plans
  • Charge Nurse oversees rehab staff of LPNs, RN, and CNAs
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

RN

Camp Vega
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: All girls’ camp
  • Triage/assess all campers and staff for acute and chronic conditions
  • Respond to all emergency situations
  • Collaborate with other healthcare team members and HCP
  • Administer medications and treatments according to orders and standing orders
  • Maintain all treatment rooms
  • Create and maintain emergency kits
  • All girls’ camp
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

RN

Scottsdale Heritage Court
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals and imparted educational information to patients
  • Document patient care and status, while maintaining internal guidelines and external standards
  • Provided total patient care including medication administration in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
  • Documented and maintained appropriate patient and admission information
  • Thorough documentation and assessment of patients upon admission and discharge
  • Respond to all emergency situations
  • Collaborate with other healthcare team members and HCP
  • Administer medications and treatments according to orders and standing orders
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

RN- Mobile Health Clinic/volunteer

Mission of Mercy
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Triage/Assess both chronic and acute conditions
  • Patient Education: diabetes and hypertension/sexual education
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

RN /volunteer/Caregiver/RN

MGA
11.2011 - 08.2014
  • Triage/Assess pediatric Patients, Trach
  • /Vent
  • Care, wound Care, documentation, IV and medication therapy care of HOSPICE and Palliative Care patients as caregiver and then RN case manager
  • ER/ ESI TRAINED/QSEN/EPIC/McKesson, Stroke trained
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

Education

Associate Applied Science - Nursing

Brown Mackie College
Phoenix, AZ
08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law, Secondary Education Certification, Graduate work-Master’s in communications

UTPA
Edinburg, TX
05.1990

BSN - RN-BSN program

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11.2024

Skills

  • Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft, PCC Emr, McKesson, Epic, EMR
  • Excellent therapeutic communication and empathetic listening skills
  • Strong prioritization, delegation and planning skills
  • Preceptor of new nurse grads and orientees at various hospitals
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care

Accomplishments

  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to maximum 8 patients in med surge and rehab environment.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Certification

  • BLS
  • APEX
  • NIHSS
  • 244324, 1116089

Otheremployment

  • SKYWEST AIRLINES, 05/2007 - 08/2010, Denver, CO, Ramp agent and Bagwell manager
  • Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 2006 - 2007, Denver, CO, Manager of display for magazine, Bargain and Children sections
  • PSJA ISD, Retired in 2007, PSJA, TX, Secondary education teacher
  • Mr. Gattis Pizza, 1973 - 1980, Pizza maker, Manager of salad bar
  • Farm-Family, 1968 - 1980, In charge of vegetable/produce stand

Personal Information

Title: RN

References

  • Joy Laberteaux, joyann_e@yahoo.com, 707-601-5127
  • William Winslett, williamwinslett@yahoo.com, 432-770-7712
  • Antwoin Smith, Ant.Smith@bswrehab.com, 817-433-9922
  • Bonita Moon, 423-310-8900
  • Jennifer Thompson, 423-681-9253
  • Fallon Keel, fallon.keel@commonspirit.org, fallonkeel@rocketmail.com

Community Service

  • Susan G. Komen-Run/Walk-information booth, registration, walked/run, first aid booth.
  • Volunteer coordinator Student Nurse club-fundraising for various charities
  • ADA-walk, first aid booth.
  • ACT KIDS FAIR-assisted in drawing blood for lead testing, immunizations
  • Volunteer Navajo Nation Fair: RN for ER overflow/ Navajo WW/

Administrativeexperience

Triage/Interviewed and documented client’s medical history, vital signs, and statistics, using various hospital EMR programs./Educated clients on treatments, procedures, medications, nutrition, and HCP instructions, disease process and prevention, diabetes educated/trained/Orthopedic trained./Admitted and discharged clients./Interacted with other departments as a team in developing safe and effective client care./Observed and maintained HIPPA regulations, hospital policies and procedures./Ensured safe performance of cargo and passenger loading onto proper aircraft./Charge RN for Rehab unit.

Languages

French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Temp Post Op Nurse

Cleburne Endoscopy Center
08.2024 - 10.2024

Sub Nurse and Teacher

BISD
08.2024 - Current

Camp Nurse

Camp Nock a Mixon Kids Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024

RN

Baylor Scott White Institute for Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 12.2022

MED SURGE/TELE RN(travel)

CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 12.2022

Night Shift /Charge(travel)

Siskin Rehab
06.2021 - 10.2021

REHAB RN

LIFECARE CENTER RED BANK
02.2021 - 05.2021

RN(travel)

CAROLINA RIVER REHAB CENTER
08.2020 - 02.2021

RN(travel)

FT Defiance Indian Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2020

Staff RN

Camp Laurel
06.2019 - 08.2019

STAFF RN

CAMP COBBOSSEE FOR BOYS
06.2018 - 08.2021

CHARGE NURSE: Acute Rehab Unit Travel RN

Mercy Christian Health and Rehab
05.2017 - 08.2019

RN

Camp Vega
06.2016 - 08.2017

RN

Scottsdale Heritage Court
08.2014 - 08.2015

RN- Mobile Health Clinic/volunteer

Mission of Mercy
08.2013 - 08.2014

RN /volunteer/Caregiver/RN

MGA
11.2011 - 08.2014

BSN - RN-BSN program

Grand Canyon University
  • BLS
  • APEX
  • NIHSS
  • 244324, 1116089

Associate Applied Science - Nursing

Brown Mackie College

Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law, Secondary Education Certification, Graduate work-Master’s in communications

UTPA
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