Jonathan Valderrama
Winter Springs
Summary
Experienced critical care registered nurse skilled in delivering evidence-based care and demonstrating sound clinical judgment. Committed to mentoring new nursing staff and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Winter Park
05.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with swift clinical interventions.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies effectively.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided and made necessary changes based on the patient's response.
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment while making decisions regarding life saving interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Identified potential complications related to acute illnesses, implementing preventive measures to improve patient safety.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure quality outcomes for all patients under my care.
- Performed advanced assessments including interpretation of laboratory values, ECG readings and other diagnostic tests.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Treated patients with a broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff on critical care practices, fostering knowledge transfer and improving team readiness.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and adherence to health management.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to critical care nursing practice.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
AdventHealth
Altamonte Springs
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care instructions.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe patient care environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging medical situations.
- Documented nursing interventions in electronic health records to enhance communication and continuity of patient care.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Interviewed patients and families to assess needs and risk categories to develop and implement appropriate plans of care.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the progressive care unit environment.
- Facilitated an optimal healing environment for patients through active listening techniques.
- Established strong relationships with patients, families, and staff members through effective communication techniques.
- Identified potential risks associated with inadequate management of illness or injury; implemented strategies to reduce risk factors.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs while adhering to hospital policies, standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated changes in physical or mental status of patients and reported to physicians immediately.
- Supported implementation of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for progressive care unit services.
- Managed complex acute and chronic cases, utilizing specialized skills in assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of care delivery.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs, FL11-2016
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontolgy Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-2026
Skills
- Critical care management
- Patient assessment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Airway management
- Chest tube management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Evidence-based care
- Diagnostic procedures
- Standards of care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency response
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced pharmacology
- Cardiac monitors
- Resource management
- Team communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Ethical decision-making
- Compassionate care
- Resource management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- AdventHealth Nurse Residency Program, 2018
- AdvenHealth National Preceptor Certification, 2024
- Basic Life Support, AHA-Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA-Current
Timeline
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
AdventHealth
11.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontolgy Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham