Maria Abellas Valiente
Clayton,DE
Summary
Organized Registered Nurse with passion for helping patients and their families. Offering extensive hands-on work experience in multiple units as a Registered Nurse and 15 years of experience as Office Manager. Optimistic and ready to learn and expand my knowledge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Dover
06.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bayhealth Hospital
Milford, DE
01.2023 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Health
Georgetown , DE
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Office Manager
First State Medical Associates
Wilmington, DE
12.2007 - 12.2022
- Interview and engage patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Organize charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity
- Contact pharmacies to submit and refill patient’s prescriptions
- Maintain inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes
- Collaborate with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
- Follow principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines
- Document notes during patient visits
- Measure vital signs and take medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Respond to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests
- Communicate with patients to resolve inquiries, schedule appointments and address billing questions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
12.2022
Office Management
The Medical Society of Delaware
06.2016
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Emergency Response
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Care Plan Development
Certification
- Registered Nurse license
- Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM), O26652, 06/2016
- BLS Certification, 07/31/2025
State
DE
City
Clayton
Zip
19938
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
References
Upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bayhealth Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 04.2024
Office Manager
First State Medical Associates
12.2007 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Office Management
The Medical Society of Delaware