Jolene Marie Valdez
Katy,Texas
Summary
Freshly minted Family Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience in various settings as a Bachelor prepared nurse, including; Urgent Care, pediatric EC, pediatric ortho-trauma, surgery, acute and chronic care. Also proficient in adult ortho-trauma, surgery, and medicine. Employed as a new grad at Memorial Hermann-TMC in both adult & pediatric settings. Transitioned to travel nursing for 2 years, consistently offered extension contracts. Easily acclimates to multidisciplinary teams, possesses up to date clinical skills, excels in high stress and challenging environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care
MedExpress
01.2022 - Current
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Perform Strep, Flu and Covid rapid testing.
- Collect, record and maintain patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Assist with irrigating and preparing for suturing simple lacerations.
- Assess and report patients' responses to initiated treatment.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTMB Health Pediatric & Adult Primary Care
Webster, TX
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Provided preventive care such as adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Village Medical Centers
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTMB Health Pediatric & Adult Primary Care
Webster, TX
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Performed assessments newborns to teenagers for well-child check ups.
- Assessed newborns to teenagers for various acute illnesses.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTMB Health Women's Healthcare Group
Friendswood
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with preventive care such as gynecological examinations.
- Educated patients on medical appointments during pregnancy.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Discussed birth control options and family planning.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTMB Urgent Care
Angleton, TX
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed children and adults with common illnesses; primarily URI/strep and flu during winter months.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatment and therapy.
- Helped patients manage acute illnesses.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Embee Lifestyle Docs
Bellaire, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Utilized HPI interviewing, assessment skills, and head to toe exams.
- Performed patient physicals.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Registered Nurse - PreOp/PostOp
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus
Katy, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital West Campus EC
Katy, TX
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Cared for acute GI upset, chronic GI illness; Hirschsprung disease, constipation, short gut syndrome, liver disease & pre-transplant patients.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
Ambulatory Care Nurse - Travel Nurse
Ketchikan Indian Community Clinic
Ketchikan, AK
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Ambulatory clinic, primary care; well child check-ups/vaccines, cough, sore throat, insulin management, wound care, family planning & chronic pain control, 12 rooms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
University Of San Fransisco Benioff Children's
Oakland, CA
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Acute respiratory distress, acute GI illness.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with acute and chronic health conditions in hospital setting on various units.
Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Acute respiratory distress-tracheostomy care, new onset diabetes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Howard County General Hospital
Columbia, MD
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Acute Respiratory Distress, Seizures, mental health crisis, sepsis, GI distress, anaphylaxis.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Orthopedic & Trauma Registered Nurse
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Orthopedics & Trauma Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
Health Education Coordinator
Returned United States Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV)
Dhera, Ethiopia
10.2007 - 02.2010
- Complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Primarily participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives about HIV/AIDs and other health conditions.
- English education secondary project.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
07.2012
Bachelor of Social Work -
Stephen F. Austin State University
05.2007
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Explaining Diagnoses
- Identifying need for Emergency Care
- Patient Education
- Relationship Building
- Treatment Planning
License And Certifications
- Texas BON License, 09/13/12, 826127
- BLS/AED, American Heart Association, 10/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, 08/2024
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurse Association, 02/2025
Certification
Texas BON License, Issue Date: 09/13/12 Number: 826127
BLS/AED, American Heart Association; October 2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association; August 2024
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurse Association; February 2025
Accomplishments
- Texas Children’s Hospital (2018-2021)
- Children's Memorial Hermann CARE Award (2014)
“Caught You Caring” award by patients and their families for standout compassion, kindness and holistic care.
Recognized as a nurse who exceeds expectations in patient care as noted by coworkers, patients and their families.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTMB Health Pediatric & Adult Primary Care
09.2023 - 10.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Village Medical Centers
06.2023 - 08.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTMB Health Pediatric & Adult Primary Care
01.2023 - 03.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTMB Health Women's Healthcare Group
10.2022 - 12.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTMB Urgent Care
10.2022 - 12.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Embee Lifestyle Docs
01.2022 - 03.2022
Urgent Care
MedExpress
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - PreOp/PostOp
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus
01.2021 - 12.2021
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital West Campus EC
10.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
08.2017 - 02.2018
Ambulatory Care Nurse - Travel Nurse
Ketchikan Indian Community Clinic
05.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
University Of San Fransisco Benioff Children's
02.2017 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
02.2016 - 12.2016
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Howard County General Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2016
Orthopedic & Trauma Registered Nurse
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center
01.2014 - 09.2015
Orthopedics & Trauma Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center
11.2012 - 12.2013
Health Education Coordinator
Returned United States Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV)
10.2007 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work -
Stephen F. Austin State University