Maria Valencia
Eagle Mountain,Utah
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Temporary)
Salt Lake County Health Department
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Perform clinical nursing duties and support duties at COVID-19 immunization sites throughout Salt Lake County.
- Provide immunization services for patients, which includes administering vaccines and client education related to immunizations.
- Ensure provision of care according to program policies and standing orders, and local, state, and federal regulations.
- Participate in orientation and training as required.
- Educates and counsels clients, families and community in health promotion and disease prevention
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Pharmacy Analyst 3
Medical Review Institute Of America LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Quality control with 98% accuracy in overall cases management.
- Average production of 150% cases per day. Level 3 analysts is required to have 100% or more production daily.
- Trained new employees on processing cases. Audited work until new employees were fully trained. Created training material to help efficiency in department.
- Researched and compiled statistical data to support cost control and care improvement initiatives.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Utilized Microsoft, NPI Lookup, and Star program software to manage and confirm patient data, insurance, demographic and medical history information.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Amada Senior Care
South Jordan, UT
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided excellent hands on nursing care to residents in their private homes and built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and other health care professionals.
- Patients were husband and wife that needed 24 hour care. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided preventative care to residents to manage physical and health related conditions (examples include daily hygiene, showering, oral, peri care and incontinence care, maintaining order and cleanliness of home, etc.).
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Participated in outings, fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment. Presented stimulating activities to assist patients with dementia such as puzzles, light exercise, painting and animal therapy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations with medical equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College of Healthcare
Provo, UT05.2021
High School Diploma -
Salt Lake Center For Science
Salt Lake City, Utah06.2015
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Personal Care Needs
- Infection Control Measures
- Patient Check-Ins
- Indirect Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Temporary)
Salt Lake County Health Department
02.2021 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Analyst 3
Medical Review Institute Of America LLC
01.2017 - 02.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Amada Senior Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College of Healthcare
High School Diploma -
Salt Lake Center For Science