Leo Antonio Valeros
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse recognized for ability to work productively and efficiently under pressure. Specialized in triage procedures, acute care patient management, and emergency response coordination. Excel at communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills which ensure exceptional patient care in fast-paced environments.
Compassionate Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse with specialization in critical care, acute patient management and recovery. Bring vast knowledge of clinical nursing procedures, high-quality patient care and healthcare team collaboration. Successfully managed demanding caseloads while delivering top-notch nursing care; decreased patient recovery time through careful monitoring and effective communication with healthcare professionals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Holycross Emergency Department
Germantown, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care when needed according to established hospice guidelines.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Shady Grove Emergency Room
Rockville, MD
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Participated in research projects related to improving the quality of emergency room services.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
CNMI, Norhtern Marianas Island
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Conducted research and participated in educational opportunities to remain at the forefront of critical care nursing.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
CNMI, Northern Marianas Islands
03.2013 - 06.2019
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Marianas College
CNMI05-2012
Skills
- Emergency triage
- Condition Monitoring
- Trauma care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Stabilization
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Airway Management
- Emergency Care
- Ventilator management
- Patient Assessments
- Health Promotion
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Quality Improvement
- Psychosocial assessment
- IV Insertion
- Endotracheal intubation
- ECG
- Respiratory maintenance
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Life Support
- End of life care
- Clinical judgment
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Compassionate Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Holycross Emergency Department
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Shady Grove Emergency Room
03.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
02.2019 - 03.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
03.2013 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Marianas College
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