Karly Valdes-Brito
Pinnacle Surgery Center
Bentonville,AR
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with 8 years of diverse clinical experience in emergency, endoscopy, and post-anesthesia care, recognized for building strong relationships, communicating effectively, and providing exceptional support to patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Highly organized, personable, and motivated to transition into healthcare recruiting, where my clinical knowledge and ability to connect with nurses can help identify top talent and create positive candidate experiences. Known for problem-solving, multitasking in fast-paced environments, and delivering outstanding customer service with professionalism and empathy. Eager to leverage a nursing background and passion for relationship-building to contribute to a high-performing travel nurse recruitment team.
Work History
Registered Nurse on Post Anesthesia Care Unit
10 Months- Provide high quality nursing care in a fast-paced post anesthesia care unit.
- Care for a variety of patients in recovery after orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, plastic surgery, & ENT surgeries.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs post anesthesia and modify treatment plans according to their condition.
- Educate patients and family on how to care for patients during their recovery period.
- Performed PAT phone calls to prepare patients for surgery as well as post operative phone calls to follow up after surgery.
Registered Nurse on Post Anesthesia Care Unit
4 Months- Provide post-anesthesia care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, EGD).
- Assess, monitor, and document patient vital signs, airway status, level of consciousness, and pain management needs in PACU.
- Manage recovery from moderate sedation and anesthesia, identifying and responding promptly to complications.
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to coordinate patient care and ensure adherence to procedural safety protocols.
- Educate patients and families on post-procedure instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse on Post Anesthesia Care Unit
3 Years 8 Months- Provide high quality nursing care in a fast-paced post anesthesia care unit.
- Care for a variety of patients in recovery after orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, plastic surgery, ENT surgeries, gynecologic procedures.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs post anesthesia and modify treatment plans according to their condition.
- Teach patients and family on how to care for patients during their recovery period.
- Act as charge nurse by providing support in challenging situations, overseeing the other nurses in the unit, and communicating with doctors about patients' plans of care.
- Precept registered nurses to the unit.
Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department
3 Years- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles in addition to assessing patient symptoms, collecting patient history and then consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Apply critical thinking skills in high stress situations, titrate drips, establish IV access, EKGs, across the room assessments in a fast-paced environment, triage patients upon arrival.
- PRN 2021-2023
Mental Health Technician
1 Year- Monitor psychiatric patients ranging from ages 12-65+, record vital signs, conduct wellness groups on each unit, and chart behaviors and interactions.
- Maintain patient safety checks every 15 min on the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GPA: 3.5
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Medication and IV administration
Time Management
Relationship management
Interviewing
Customer Service
Talent Acquisition
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS
- American Heart Association ACLS
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nursing Association
- Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Course, Emergency Nursing Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse on Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Pinnacle Surgery Center
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse on Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Lonestar Endoscopy
05.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Registered Nurse on Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Texas Health Resources Southlake
06.2021 - 02.2025Read More
Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources H-E-B
07.2018 - 07.2021Read More
Mental Health Technician
Springwoods Behavioral Health
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
The University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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