Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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INTERNSHIPS & PART-TIME EXPERIENCE
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Kayla A. Valdez

Valley Stream

Summary

Motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse with experience in medical-surgical and psychiatric care. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient assessment, medication administration, and delegation as a rotating Charge Nurse. Bringing strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork to provide safe, compassionate care in high pressure settings.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

NYC Health + Hospitals
01.2025 - Current
  • Administer oral/IM medications, perform therapeutic monitoring, and implement safety interventions while delivering trauma-informed care to patients in acute psychiatric crisis
  • Perform phlebotomy and laboratory coordination (e.g., lithium, clozapine levels) to ensure safe, effective treatment
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement and adjust individualized care plans
  • Apply therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to prevent escalation, and maintain a safe environment
  • Conduct frequent safety rounds, crisis interventions, and 1:1 monitoring to reduce risk of harm
  • Serve as Charge Nurse (30+ bed unit), delegating to BHAs, LPNs, and techs to ensure efficient workflow and accountability
  • Perform comprehensive physical assessments, mental status exams, and vital signs monitoring to recognize early signs of medical deterioration in psychiatric patients with comorbidities
  • Document patient care and interventions in Epic EHR in accordance with HIPAA and hospital standards

Medical Surgical Nurse

Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital - Med-Surg
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provide direct, individualized bedside care to 5–7 patients per shift, evaluating medical needs and prioritizing interventions
  • Perform essential clinical tasks including wound care, dressing changes, catheter insertions, and IV starts
  • Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and perform treatments to ensure patient safety, comfort, and recovery
  • Document care and update electronic health records (Epic) in compliance with HIPAA standards
  • Offer emotional support and education to patients and families during challenging health situations
  • Supervise and guide LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel in delivering interdisciplinary patient care
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and respiratory therapists to develop and implement patient-centered care plans that support recovery and optimal outcomes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Delhi
05-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

SUNY Delhi
05.2024

Skills

  • Epic EHR Proficiency
  • Phlebotomy & Laboratory Coordination
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish
  • Crisis Prevention & De-escalation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, New York - License#: 948511
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association — Current


Timeline

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

NYC Health + Hospitals
01.2025 - Current

Medical Surgical Nurse

Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital - Med-Surg
09.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Delhi

Associate of Science - Nursing

SUNY Delhi

INTERNSHIPS & PART-TIME EXPERIENCE

  • Long Beach Latino Civic Association, Long Beach, NY June 2022 – August 2022 Office Assistant
  • TCBY, Lynbrook, NY November 2020 – May 2022 Food Preparation Employee
  • Wendy’s, Lynbrook, NY January 2020 – November 2020 Food Preparation Employee
  • Igens Diner, Valley Stream, NY April 2019 – January 2020 Waitress
  • Magic Bagels, Valley Stream, NY July 2018 – April 2019 Food Preparation Employee

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