Kristen Valentin
Mansfield
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and acute care experience. Skilled in patient assessments, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal care outcomes and safety. Ready to contribute to enhancing patient care standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to ensure timely interventions and optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and health management strategies.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on established protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient care standards.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality of care within the unit.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Led initiatives to optimize workflow processes, contributing to enhanced departmental performance and patient satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Patient Care Technician
Mansfield Methodist Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, fostering comfort and independence in care.
- Ensured cleanliness and maintenance of patient rooms, contributing to overall safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX2020
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Precepting
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Acute care expertise
- Epic use
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
Accomplishments
NCAP level 3
Unit Based Council Chair
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Mansfield Methodist Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College