Leah Valdes
Austin
Summary
Registered Nurse with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and effectively. Expertise in patient assessment, cardiac and stroke care, and pain management. Strong communication skills and adaptability in high-stress environments enhance teamwork and patient outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care through empathy and active listening.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Telemetry Unit
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
Austin
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw patient care on night shifts in an acute cardiovascular/stroke med-surg unit, ensuring optimal treatment for high acuity cases.
- Monitored telemetry readings and post Cath-lab care, promptly reporting critical lab values and vitals to healthcare providers.
- Provided compassionate bedside care to critically ill patients, enhancing their comfort and recovery.
- Administered medications and complex IV protocols, ensuring accurate dosage and patient safety.
- Handled high-pressure scenarios with the critical response team to restore patient health.
Administrative Assistant
Mathnasium
Austin
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with Center Director to maintain updated learning folders for students.
- Created and organized spreadsheets to track academic performance of each student.
- Ensured accessibility of student performance data for Center Director.
Bartender/Manager
Chuy’s Restaurant
Austin
07.2001 - 07.2022
- Operated bar efficiently for over 350 guests, managing food and drink orders.
- Handled monetary transactions while serving up to 15 guests simultaneously.
- Led team as manager, creating employee schedules and ordering necessary inventory.
- Cultivated positive customer interactions, driving repeat business over several years.
- Motivated staff to achieve high sales and foster teamwork.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Health Sciences
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12-2024
Associate Degree - Nursing Professional Nursing RN Program
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2022
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Healthcare documentation
- Time management
- Clinical judgment
- Cardiac care
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Policy compliance
Certification
- BLS, 07/27/25
- Stop the Bleed, 11/2023
- HEART Training, 04/23/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Acute Telemetry Unit
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
07.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Mathnasium
07.2022 - 07.2024
Bartender/Manager
Chuy’s Restaurant
07.2001 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Health Sciences
Austin Community College
Associate Degree - Nursing Professional Nursing RN Program
Austin Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Austin Community College
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