Marcia Valencerina
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital, excelling in patient care and staff leadership. Demonstrated expertise in compassionate patient advocacy and significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in nursing practices. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital
04.2009 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Patient Care Attendant
MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2009
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Increased patient satisfaction levels by promptly responding to call lights or requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients through regular room cleaning and sanitization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis05.2020
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Medication and IV administration
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Compassion and Empathy
Patient Management
Care Plan Development
Professional Bedside Manner
Nursing staff leadership
Precepting
Accomplishments
Skin Champion
Magnet Champion
CIOT representative
Partnership Chair for Unit Council
Preceptor
Affiliations
- Association of Pediatriac Hematology and Oncology Nurses
- Southern California Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 4/2009 - present
- APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Provider #95402 - 12/2011 to present
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital
04.2009 - Current
Patient Care Attendant
MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2009
- Registered Nurse License - 4/2009 - present
- APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Provider #95402 - 12/2011 to present
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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