Sabrina Vallejos
Silver Spring
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Univ Of MD Baltimore Wash, The Tate Cancer Center
10.2023 - Current
- Administers chemotherapy and other immunotherapy treatments according to protocol.
- Monitors patients for side effects and toxicity related to their treatment.
- Performs patient assessments and develop nursing diagnoses.
- Serves as a liaison between the physician and patient, providing education and support to patients and families.
- Assists with the development of individualized treatment plans and care coordination.
- Develops and implements nursing care plans.
- Provides health teaching and discharge planning.
- Serves as a resource to patients and families regarding disease process and treatment options.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Health
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients undergoing and recovering from medical or surgical procedures and various therapies.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper central line care, wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered chemotherapy, blood products, pain medications, and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements while cultivating a warm and compassionate atmosphere.
- Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Updated patient charts with data, such as vital signs and medications, to keep electronic records current and support accurate treatments.
Customer Service Representative/Travel Specialist
Veteran Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA)
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Facilitated domestic travel requests, coordinating government approval, certifying student travel authorizations and vouchers per Federal Travel Regulations and VA Policy using Concur Government Edition.
- Constructed and organized data reports, communicating and resolving travel issues and complaints while maintaining accurate records of all incidents with corresponding resolutions.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public Schools, Whittier ES
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided support for one student with special needs, implementing the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), adapting materials and assistive devices for education and recreational activities.
- Prioritized work assignments appropriately, completing in an efficient manner.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Caregiver
Household
09.2010 - 08.2018
- Executed household schedule, appointments, tasks, and routines in a punctual manner.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Administrative Assistant
Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL)
04.2008 - 09.2010
- Supported in the identification of human remains from MIA/POW service members, managing DNA Registry databases, and maintaining proper chain of custody for case evidence materials.
- Provided AFDIL liaison with military service casualty officers, Department of Defense agencies, and family members while demonstrating empathy and honesty in processing DNA specimens.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Hospital Corpsman & Civilian
United States Navy, National Naval Medical Center
04.2003 - 04.2008
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments, and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Directed patient care within the Mother-Infant Care Center, assisting doctors in vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, promoting safe and compassionate patient-centered care.
- Deployed on the USNS Comfort in support of Hurricane Katrina Relief Operation, providing casualty recovery support to over 1,500 patients requiring critical medical treatment in Pascagoula, MS, and New Orleans, LA.
- Managed patient admissions, dispositions, insurance, transfers, medical records, and release of medical information, guaranteeing medical records satisfied legal and agency policies per HIPPA and JCAHO standards.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The George Washington University School of Nursing
Ashburn, VA12.2021
AAS in Business Management -
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD05.2020
Skills
- Chemotherapeutic Drug Administration
- Medication Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Compassionate Client Care
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Cancer Patient Management
- PICC Lines
- Access Port Care
- Medical Charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Maryland Board of Nursing, #R253201
- Registered Nurse, District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #RN500003000
- CPR/BLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Univ Of MD Baltimore Wash, The Tate Cancer Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Health
05.2022 - 10.2023
Customer Service Representative/Travel Specialist
Veteran Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA)
08.2017 - 06.2018
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public Schools, Whittier ES
08.2016 - 02.2017
Caregiver
Household
09.2010 - 08.2018
Administrative Assistant
Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL)
04.2008 - 09.2010
Hospital Corpsman & Civilian
United States Navy, National Naval Medical Center
04.2003 - 04.2008
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The George Washington University School of Nursing
AAS in Business Management -
Frederick Community College
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