Hi, I’m
Michelle Valentino, RN
Braintree,Massachusetts
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 18 years of experience and passion for providing patient-centered, high-quality nursing care for complex populations. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Consistently provides educational, psychosocial, and emotional support while understanding and respecting the patients right to privacy. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses, and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Boston Medical Center
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Stabilizing surgical and medical traumas from ages 15 years old and up.
- Appropriately prioritizes patient care in accordance to acuity
- Provides thorough, accurate and timely documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions, and patient responses.
- Member of the unit-based council- established a pilot study to change the nursing care delivery model
- Designated Peer Supporter- ED Peer Support Program
- Precept new staff to all roles in the department including triage and trauma
Massachusetts Department Of Public Health
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Responds to seven hospitals in the Boston region to care for patients after a sexual assault
- Provides trauma-informed care to victims of sexual assault
- Performs medico-forensic nursing care including evidence collection kits
- Collaborates with doctors, social workers, law enforcement, rape crisis advocates, and families to devise a plan of care that supports the needs of the patient
- Suggests appropriate care plans to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in accordance with up-to-date CDC guidelines
- Appears in court as an expert witness and testifies if the patient's case goes to trial
Carney Hospital
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
01.2015 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charge Nurse
01.2010 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Brigham And Women Hospital
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
02.2007 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team at a busy Level 1 trauma center
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
South Shore Hospital
Staff Nurse, Telemetry
07.2005 - 02.2007
Job overview
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
09.2023
Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA
Associate of Science from Nursing
05.2005
Skills
- Peripheral IV insertions including ultrasound-guided placement
- Manage peripheral, midline, and central line catheters
- Access/De-access Ports
- Intravenous therapy
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Detailed oriented
- Conflict management and resolution
- Staff education and training
- Patient assessment, Process evaluation
- Compassionate, Empathetic, and Caring
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient- 2017
- Nurse of the Year Award- Carney Hospital 2017
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Emergency Nurses Association
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Committees
Workplace Violence
Unit Based Council
Emergency Department Peer Support Group
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN265415)
- Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, MA DPH - (MA SANE-A 1218-4)
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- CPI, COAP trained
- Ultrasound Guided PIV placement trained
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Boston Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Massachusetts Department Of Public Health
04.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Carney Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Brigham And Women Hospital
02.2007 - 12.2010
Staff Nurse, Telemetry
South Shore Hospital
07.2005 - 02.2007
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Quincy College
Associate of Science from Nursing