Nathalie Valera
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. New Registered Nurse with 4 years of Licensed Practical Nursing experience, willing to learn to become a great Registered Nurse. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sacramento Post-acute
04.2024 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LVN Floor Nurse
Sacramento Post-acute
10.2020 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LVN Charge Nurse
White Blossom Care Center
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse - Nursing
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
SACRAMENTO02.2024
ASU PACU Preceptorship -
Kaiser Permanente
South Sacramento01.2024
MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT 4E And 4S Clinical Rotation -
Kaiser Permanente
South Sacramento12.2023
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - Nursing
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
San Jose, California04.2019
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Unit Administration
- Medical Screening
- Patient Examination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Treatment Preparation
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Family and Patient Support
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Long-Term Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Discharging
- Diabetes Management
- Immunization Skills
- Taking Vitals
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Documenting Vitals
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Care
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- NIHSS certified through apex innovations for National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Exam 11/27/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sacramento Post-acute
04.2024 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Sacramento Post-acute
10.2020 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
White Blossom Care Center
07.2019 - 09.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse - Nursing
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
ASU PACU Preceptorship -
Kaiser Permanente
MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT 4E And 4S Clinical Rotation -
Kaiser Permanente
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - Nursing
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
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