Nicole Valadez
Menifee,CA
Summary
With full passion and excitement, I am ready to begin the journey of Advanced Practice in nursing. I am ready to endure challenges that will allow for growth, learning, and strong teamwork collaborations. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda
05.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety and infection control measures.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
Proctor
Etiwanda School District
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assist teachers and staff with the supervision of students
- Ensured students followed school rules and regulations while assisting teachers with school activities
- Participate as in site security and traffic control
- Maintain positive relations with students, parents, and staff.
Manager
Scandia Amusement Park
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Greet customers and ask about the quality of service they are receiving
- Rotate employees from rides to ensure adequate staffing
- Resolve customer or employee complaints
- Monitor ride operations to ensure that safety rules are followed and that employees provide prompt and courteous service.
Student nurse assistive program - patient care assistant (SNAP-PCA) & Staffing assistant (SSN)
Loma Linda University Shared Services
Loma Linda
01.2022
- Obtain vitals, report changes, and document cares
- Providing emotional support to patients/family with the fullest regard to cultural & spiritual needs
- Adapting to assignment changes to help the flow of patient care & safety
- Accepting direction & learning experiences from every arising opportunity
- Following HIPAA guidelines.
Education
BSN - Nursing
LLUSN
Loma Linda, CA12-2022
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate Care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Trauma Nursing
- EKG Interpretation
- Vitals monitoring
- Trauma recovery
- Infection Control
- Treatment Preparation
- Wound Care
- Patient Examination
- Documentation
- Organizational Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Effective Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Direct Patient Care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Basic Life Support Certification
Certification
- Trauma Nursing Critical Care (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Student nurse assistive program - patient care assistant (SNAP-PCA) & Staffing assistant (SSN)
Loma Linda University Shared Services
01.2022
Proctor
Etiwanda School District
01.2017 - 01.2019
Manager
Scandia Amusement Park
01.2012 - 01.2017
BSN - Nursing
LLUSN
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