Lucy Valdez
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
To seek employment as a nurse in an organization where I continue to expand my knowledge. Bringing with me experience, care, and knowledge to improve the lives of my patients.
A dedicated bilingual healthcare professional with 20 years of nursing experience, 10 years in labor and delivery and high-risk prenatal care, and 10 years in oncology. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing, and support teams. Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments. Motivated Infusion Nurse offering many years' experience treating patients in infusion centers. A compassionate individual with the desire to give excellent care to patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion nurse
Rocky Mountain Cancer center
Colorado Springs, Colorado
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient health information, reports, and records.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- Supervise and provide nursing care to cancer patients.
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapies, and IVIGs.
- Monitoring and managing side effects from chemotherapies and biotherapies.
- Provide side effect management and education to patients and their families.
- Performed venipuncture procedures when necessary for accessing central lines or port catheters.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support life-saving interventions.
- Mixed medications for chemotherapy and iron infusions, carefully following physician specifications.
- Starting pay $43/hr
- Current pay: $46.23/hr.
- Contact supervisor, Mandi Evel, at 719-252-5218.
Oncology Infusion nurse
UCHealth Lone tree infusion
Lone tree, Colorado
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient health information, reports and records
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's conditions
- Supervise and provide nursing care to cancer patients
- Administer chemotherapy, Immunotherapies and IVIG's
- Monitoring and managing S/E from chemotherapies and biotherapies
- Provide side effect management and education to patients and their families
- Starting pay $41/hr, End pay $42/hr
- Contact supervisor- Shannon Tejchma RN
Oncology infusion nurse
New Mexico Cancer Center
Albuquerque, N.M
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient health information, reports and records
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's conditions
- Supervise and provide nursing care to cancer patients
- Administer chemotherapy, Immunotherapies and IVIG's
- Monitoring and managing S/E from chemotherapies and biotherapies
- Provide side effect management and education to patients and their families
- Starting pay $38/hr, current pay $41/hr
- Contact supervisor- Marta Bauman RN 505-842-8171
Registered nurse
Maxim healthcare staffing
Albuquerque, N.M
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Telephone triage
- Scheduling and f/u for surgeries
- Assisted the provider on in office procedures
- Suture removal and dressing changes
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient health information, reports and records
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's conditions
- Supervise and provide nursing care to cancer patients
- Administer chemotherapy, Immunotherapies and IVIG's
- Monitoring and managing S/E from chemotherapies and biotherapies
- Provide side effect management and education to patients and their families
- Starting pay 35/h
- Contact supervisor- Sherise Jaramillo RN-505-977-1518
Registered nurse
United blood services
Albuquerque, N.M
04.2017 - 09.2016
- Performed apheresis on patients, proficient in using a Spectra Optia machine.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Starting pay $31/h
- Contact supervisor- Jennie Betto 505-948-8811
Registered nurse
Galisteo OB/GYN
Santa Fe, N.M
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Triage patients to their room
- Assisted the doctor with procedures
- Performed NST's on OB patients
- Called patients with results
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Starting pay $32/h
- Contact supervisor- Dr
- Laura Wolfswinkel 505-690-8226
Registered nurse
Perinatal associates of New Mexico
Albuquerque, N.M
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Performed biophysical profiles on prenatal women which consisted of monitoring mother/baby on EFM for wellbeing
- After I performed an ultrasound to measure amniotic fluid levels
- Starting pay $30/h
- Contact supervisor- Sandra Sanchez RN 505-217-3420
Registered nurse
Nurse finders
Albuquerque, N.M
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Day to day staffing in hospitals or clinics where staffing needs were
- Starting pay $32/h
- Contact supervisor -Cathy 505-891-2279
Registered nurse
Westway staffing
Albuquerque, N.M
01.2012 - 10.2013
- A staffing agency where I filled needs at different hospitals which includes Lovelace Women's hospital (L&D) and Christus St
- Vincent hospital (L&D)
- Starting pay $32/h
- Contact supervisor- Dawn Rich- 1-866-631-7990
Registered nurse
Medical Solutions staffing agency
Omaha, NE
01.2011 - 12.2011
- L&D travel contracts in Louisiana and Hawaii
- Starting pay $35/h
Registered nurse
Alta Vista regional hospital
Las Vegas, N.M
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Labor, delivery and post-partum care nurse
- Starting pay $32/h
- Contact supervisor- Louella Reed RN
Clinical nurse in Urology
Alta Vista regional hospital
Las Vegas, N.M
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Performed urodynamics
- Administered intravascular chemotherapy
- Assisted the provider in procedures
- Starting pay $29/h
- Contact supervisor- Kathryn Herrera
Med/Surge floor nurse
Holy Cross hospital
Taos, N.M
09.2005 - 05.2008
- Patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation on patients with a broad range of medical conditions
- Starting pay $28/h
Education
Associates - Nursing
Luna community college
Las Vegas, N.M05.2005
Skills
- Family-Focused Healthcare
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- High level of autonomy
- Team player
- Patient Care Management
- Decreasing anxiety by evaluation and emotional counseling
- Excellent IV skills
- PICC line maintenance
- Chemotherapy infusion
- Hydration therapy
- Electronic medical records
- Support and education
- Infusion pump operation
- IV infusion treatments
- Complication stabilization
- Patient education
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
References
- Sue Neal, RN, 1-214-454-6525, Email: Saw1pilot@gmail.com (co-worker)
- Shannon Tejchma, RN (former supervisor), 1-720-982-5261, Email: Shannon.Tejchma@uchealth.org
- Jill Thompson, RN (former supervisor), 1-734-972-7825 Email: Jill.Thompson@uchealth.org
Education Certifications
- Associates in Nursing, Luna Community College, Las Vegas, New Mexico, 05/2005
- BLS, 10/23, 10/2025
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification, 10/23, 10/2025
Affiliations
- Fishing
- hunting
- camping
- crafting
Timeline
Infusion nurse
Rocky Mountain Cancer center
12.2022 - Current
Oncology Infusion nurse
UCHealth Lone tree infusion
04.2021 - 12.2022
Oncology infusion nurse
New Mexico Cancer Center
08.2018 - 03.2021
Registered nurse
United blood services
04.2017 - 09.2016
Registered nurse
Maxim healthcare staffing
09.2016 - 08.2018
Registered nurse
Galisteo OB/GYN
06.2016 - 09.2016
Registered nurse
Perinatal associates of New Mexico
11.2013 - 10.2015
Registered nurse
Nurse finders
01.2012 - 10.2013
Registered nurse
Westway staffing
01.2012 - 10.2013
Registered nurse
Medical Solutions staffing agency
01.2011 - 12.2011
Registered nurse
Alta Vista regional hospital
06.2009 - 11.2010
Clinical nurse in Urology
Alta Vista regional hospital
05.2008 - 06.2009
Med/Surge floor nurse
Holy Cross hospital
09.2005 - 05.2008
Associates - Nursing
Luna community college
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