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Pia Valdez

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU

University of New Mexico Hospital
12.2024 - Current
  • PALS Certified, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
  • Pre op: key initial assessment, IV starts, timeout with team to ensure patient safety
  • Post op: working that patients are able to adequately meet PACU milestones. Provide discharge teaching and education to families and patients.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Neuroscience ICU

University of New Mexico Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2024
  • Titration in critical drips
  • Participation in codes and rapid responses
  • NIHSS certified
  • Management of critical care neuroscience patients
  • ACLS certified, TNCC certified, EKG certified, IRRAflow & EVD trained, CRRT trained
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Critical Care Nurse

Christus St Vincent
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Analyzed the special physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the client in the assigned setting.
  • Identified frameworks of evaluating the acuity of clients in this setting.
  • Analyzed systems for anticipating and responding to emergency situations that may have arisen.
  • Analyzed personal strengths and weaknesses specific to the provision of care clients with complex needs in assigned setting.
  • Participation in codes and rapid responses
  • Management of critical care patients
  • ACLS certified, TNCC certified, EKG certified

Mental Health Technician (Casual Pool)

Mental Health Center/UPC (Staffing)
08.2019 - Current
  • I provide patient care that promotes a therapeutic and safe environment in a manner that improves overall treatment effectiveness. I also adhere to hospital and departmental guidelines and procedures and assist nurses with admissions and discharges throughout the day, while facilitating therapeutic patient groups. I also assist in the transportation of patients to and from appointments.
  • I am an active member of the Crisis Support Team and help to deescalate patients in crisis. Additionally, I have successfully completed all required courses and training to both maintain and improve my employment abilities.

Incentive Care Unit Preceptorship

Christus St Vincent
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Worked under the supervision of an experienced nurse; sought new learning within the framework of the nursing process specific to client assessment, analysis of data, interventions, and evaluation.
  • Provided hands-on care for clients with complex needs, within the limits of their role and knowledge as a student nurse, in the assigned care setting under the direct supervision of the preceptor.
  • Analyzed the special physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the client in the assigned setting.
  • Identified frameworks of evaluating the acuity of clients in this setting.
  • Analyzed systems for anticipating and responding to emergency situations that may have arisen.
  • Analyzed personal strengths and weaknesses specific to the provision of care clients with complex needs in assigned setting.

Mental Health Tech (Full Time)

Mental Health Center/ UPC
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Provided patient care that promoted a therapeutic and safe environment, in a manner that improved the overall effectiveness of treatment. Also adhered to hospital and departmental guidelines and procedures while assisting nurses with admissions and discharges throughout the day and helped to facilitate therapeutic patient groups.
  • Assisted in transporting patients to appointments, participated as an active member of the Crisis Support Team and helped to deescalate patients in crisis.
  • Successfully completed all required courses and trainings required to be a Mental Health Technician.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
12.2024

Associate's degree - nursing

Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, NM
05.2022

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology

The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
12.2015

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Critical care nursing
  • Workflow and patient management
  • Organization
  • Patient assessment and care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License, 07/22, 10/25
  • NIHSS, 06/26
  • TNCC, 01/27
  • ACLS, 01/27
  • PALS, 04/27
  • BLS, 04/27

Timeline

PACU

University of New Mexico Hospital
12.2024 - Current

Neuroscience ICU

University of New Mexico Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2024

Critical Care Nurse

Christus St Vincent
07.2022 - 02.2023

Incentive Care Unit Preceptorship

Christus St Vincent
03.2022 - 04.2022

Mental Health Technician (Casual Pool)

Mental Health Center/UPC (Staffing)
08.2019 - Current

Mental Health Tech (Full Time)

Mental Health Center/ UPC
06.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology

The University of New Mexico

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

The University of New Mexico

Associate's degree - nursing

Northern New Mexico College

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