Liza Valdeconza
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Dynamic Emergency nurse bringing 24 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Coral Springs Medical Center
11.2011 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Implemented best practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care standards.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and improving patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Broward Medical Center
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical condition, utilizing advanced life support techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Streamlined triage processes, reducing wait times and increasing efficiency in emergency department operations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and prioritize interventions effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
North Broward Medical Center
02.2005 - 05.2008
- Monitored patient vital signs in real-time, ensuring prompt identification of critical changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient safety within the telemetry unit.
- Demonstrated leadership by serving as a clinical resource for new nurses during their orientation process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
MANILA, PHILIPPINES04-1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Drug delivery
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- ACLS certification
- Critical care
- Emergency response
- Patient advocacy
- Cardiac care
- Acute care
- Clinical guidelines
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life SupporT
- ACLS - ADVANCE CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
- BLS -BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Languages
English
Full Professional
TAGALOG
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Coral Springs Medical Center
11.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Broward Medical Center
06.2008 - 10.2011
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
North Broward Medical Center
02.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF NURSING