LISA VALENTIN
Tampa,FL
Summary
Professional registered nurse with robust experience in behavioral health care, specializing in travel assignments. Adept at patient assessment, crisis intervention, and personalized care plans. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing environments, and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and reliability in high-stress situations. Prior to my travel experience I have worked in a variety of clinical settings to include, Oncology, Medical-Surgical, Ortho, Corrections, Substance Abuse and Utilization Review.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Amergis Healthcare
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards, policies and procedures
- Acted quickly and effectively in patient emergencies such as blue codes and rapid response situations
- Was in charge of administering prescribed medications as well as monitoring and documenting patient responses
- Implemented crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Ensured delivery of holistic care by addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients throughout their treatment journeys.
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Kupplin Worldwide Staffing
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician orders and treatment plans
- Observed and reported on patient's condition, progress, and medication side effects
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to ensure accuracy
- Reduced readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
- Ensured delivery of holistic care by addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients throughout their treatment journeys.
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
AB Staffing Solutions
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Admission, discharge and charge nurse duties
- Conducted daily patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge support
- Administered medications and treatments and tracked their responses to adjust treatment plans
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician's orders and treatment plan
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, therapists and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Used electronic charting systems to track all patient interactions and interventions
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to ensure accuracy
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and manage care plans that met the unique needs of each patient
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to better understand conditions and modify treatment plans
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and tracked responses to address new concerns
- Educated patients and their families about effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, resulting in better long-term results
Registered Nurse
North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Provided Crisis stabilization and Substance Abuse rehab
- Documented treatment, behavioral health triage, and crisis assessment
- Supervised and trained LPN and Behavioral Health Techs on crisis interventions
- Initiated emergency treatment in situations that threatened the unit's safety and security, while implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate the situation
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician orders and treatment plans
- Worked with people from various disciplines to provide the best possible care and support for each patient
- All aspects of care were documented, and patient charts and confidential files were updated to reflect changes in care plans, interventions, and observations
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Behavioral Health Care Manager
WellCare Health Plans
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Coordinated behavioral health treatment services with health care providers
- Conducted pre-certification and authorizations, concurrent reviews, aftercare planning and referrals
- Referred members to the appropriate level care, reviewed and authorized care using medical necessity guidelines
- Calculates the lengths of stay and continued-stay days for patients and refers to the Utilization Review Physician Advisor, cases that do not meet established guidelines for admission or continued stay
- Cultivated a supportive and inclusive clinic culture by championing diversity training initiatives for staff members.
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Cared for post-op patient's status post various orthopedic and general surgery procedures
- Maintained pain management goals while administering scheduled medications and therapies
- Provided care instructions to patient's, family members and caregivers upon discharge
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized pre-operative and post-operative care plans for patients
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Hult International Business
Boston, MA01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tampa, FL01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg01.2009
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL01.2007
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Medication administration
- Collecting vitals
- Intravenous therapy
- EMR / EHR
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- De-escalation techniques
- Discharge planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Recovery-oriented care
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Amergis Healthcare
11.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Kupplin Worldwide Staffing
01.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
AB Staffing Solutions
03.2023 - 06.2023
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
03.2017 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2015 - 08.2015
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
12.2013 - 01.2015
Behavioral Health Care Manager
WellCare Health Plans
10.2012 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
03.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Erwin Technical College
MBA - Business Administration
Hult International Business
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