Mark Lester Valenzuela
Glendale,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County
11.2018 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responds and perform BLS to emergency situations, administer emergency medications per standardized procedure, and refer to medical provider/emergency services as needed.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DAVITA
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Preparing patients for the procedure, assessing their condition, and monitoring them during dialysis
- Informing patients and their families about dialysis, kidney disease, medications, nutrition, and self-care
- Accurately recording patients' vital signs and medical information in electronic medical records
- Working with doctors and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Following infection control protocols and managing fluid and electrolyte balance
- Providing emotional and social support to patients and families
- Assist patients with treatment
- Respond to patient questions
- Assess treatment responses
- Review lab tests, medications, and home activities
- Help patients make lifestyle choices to aid in recovery
- Identify unusual dialysis reactions and notify medical professionals
- Prepare and update nursing care plans
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician
US AIR FORCE
02.2001 - 05.2006
- Executes and supervises bioenvironmental engineering (BE) programs.
- Anticipates, recognizes, evaluates, and recommends controls for occupational and environmental hazards that can adversely affect the health of airmen.
- Applies engineering and scientific principles in the fields of industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, health physics, and emergency/contingency operations.
- Advises command and staff agencies on effective operational risk management (ORM) decisions.
- Anticipate and predict potential problems and constraints impacting self, unit, and organizational mission completion to prevent risk and failure.
- Lead small groups of Airmen (10 or less) to accomplish specific tasks, projects, or goals.
- Train military, civil service workers, contractors, and customers in professional activities and tasks.
- Work closely and extensively with civilian contractors and civil servants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivarez College
Paranaque, Philippines04.2015
No Degree - License Vocational Nursing
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA02.2008
High School Diploma -
Ramon Pascual Institute
Paranaque, Philippines04.1995
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Prison protocols
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
Languages
Hindi
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County
11.2018 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DAVITA
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician
US AIR FORCE
02.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivarez College
No Degree - License Vocational Nursing
Glendale Career College
High School Diploma -
Ramon Pascual Institute
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