Kelsey Valencia
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Nursing professional licensed in North Carolina, specializing in primary care and telemetry. Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical procedures, including oral immunotherapy and allergy testing, while providing compassionate care and patient education across diverse backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Carolina Allergy Partners
Charlotte, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Execute and monitor complex, high-risk clinical procedures, including food and medication challenges, ensuring strict patient safety protocols and immediate intervention.
- Manage and administer specialized oral immunotherapies (OIT), coordinating physician orders to adjust dosing and providing extensive patient education on emergency action plans.
- Provide critical rapid response to acute allergic and systemic reactions, expertly utilizing nebulizer treatments and emergency EPI pen administration to manage anaphylaxis.
- Conduct efficient patient triage (in-person and telephonic) to assess urgency and severity of symptoms, effectively escalating cases.
- Coordinate scheduling and logistical support for specialized procedures and follow-up appointments in a fast-paced clinic setting.
Primary Care Nurse
Allergy Partners
Asheville, North Carolina
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared patients for exam or treatment; performed assessments.
- Supported physician in delivering patient care and treatment.
- Performed spirometry and other breathing tests according to physician orders.
- Prepared and maintained supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
- Performed patient education when appropriate.
Completed appropriate documentation in patients medical record. - Facilitated prescriptions for patients based on physician or nurse practitioner instructions.
- Conducted allergy prick testing and intradermal testing based on physician orders.
- Administered allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.
- Monitored patients medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.
- Appropriately assessed/evaluated patient problems over the phone, utilizing approved telephone triage protocol to determine the level of care the caller needs.
- Obtained referrals, prescription renewals, and insurance authorization as requested.
Telemetry Nurse
Mission Hospital
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry unit.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients, ensuring adherence to physician prescriptions for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Started and maintained heparin, amiodarone, and insulin drips.
- Conducted hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement, ensuring patient safety and accurate monitoring.
- Performed procedures such as vital signs, administering injections, blood transfusions, wound care, and catheterization.
- Provided immediate medical care during emergencies, including code blue and rapid response situations.
- Educated patients on medication side effects, enhancing their understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, especially at end of life. Provided post-mortem care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05-2021
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Food challenges, Oral Immunotherapy (OIT), Allergy Testing (Prick/Intradermal), Spirometry, IV/IM Injections, Wound Care, Triage, Medication Administration, Emergency Response, Patient Assessment
- Certifications: North Carolina RN License (#337320), BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Soft Skills: Critical Thinking, Patient Education, Conversational Spanish
Timeline
RN
Carolina Allergy Partners
02.2024 - Current
Primary Care Nurse
Allergy Partners
04.2022 - 12.2023
Telemetry Nurse
Mission Hospital
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami