Jennifer Valencia
Ontario,CA
Summary
Adept at managing complex patient cases and delivering high-quality patient and family centered care, I leveraged my strong clinical judgment and critical thinking, leadership by being a preceptor and relief charge nurse, exceptional problem-solving and teamwork abilities, effective compassionate communication at Kaiser Permanente. My proficiency in HIPAA compliance and dedication to patient education significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and care outcomes, demonstrating my commitment to excellence in medical-surgical nursing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2005 - Current
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans for medical-surgical patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, advocating for patients'' needs and collaborating on care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in dosage calculations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
St. Anthony College of Nursing
Philippines03.1995
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Delegation Abilities
- Enteral Feeding
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Patient confidentiality
- Central Line Care
- Isolation precautions
- Documentation accuracy
- Physical assessments
- End of life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Quality Improvement
- Urinary Catheterization
- Tracheostomy Care
- Discharge Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Continuing education
- Healthcare regulations
- Healthcare ethics
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Education
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Physical Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Team building
- Safety Protocols
- Delegation and Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Accurate Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Geriatric Care
- Care Coordination
- Training staff
Timeline
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2005 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
St. Anthony College of Nursing