Valerie D. Makalao
Richmond,VA
Summary
Compassionate practical nursing graduate equipped with clinical training in direct patient care, pursuing LPN position to deliver safe, high-quality care while advancing professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Technician
Crater Health District VDH
Petersburg, Virginia
02.2024 - Current
- Supported patient intake by recording heights, weight, blood pressure, BMI, temperature, and hearing and vision screening results.
- Assisted with adult and pediatric venipuncture, capillary sticks, and collection of approved laboratory specimens under supervision.
- Completed routine laboratory testing, including hemoglobin, hematocrit, glucose, urine pregnancy, and urinalysis, while monitoring quality control logs.
- Helped maintain patient flow, sterilized instruments, tracked supply inventory, and reported abnormal results to clinic staff.
- Worked under direct supervision of licensed provider, such as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, or physicians.
Internship Student
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
Richmond, Virginia
09.2026 - 10.2026
- Monitored temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation.
- Administered oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications using rights of medication administration.
- Cleaned wounds, changed sterile and non-sterile dressings, and watched for signs of infection.
- Completed basic head-to-toe body system reviews and recorded daily intake and output.
- Collected blood, urine, and stool specimens for diagnostic laboratory testing.
- Supported urinary catheter care, nasogastric (NG) tube care, and ostomy maintenance.
- Provided oxygen through nasal cannula or mask and tracked pulse oximetry readings.
Certified Nursing Aide
Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg, Virginia
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff during hospital shifts.
- Communicated patient needs clearly with healthcare team members.
- Served as liaison between patient and nurse to relay changes or concerns.
- Provided high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
- Measured and recorded resident blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
N. Chesterfield02-2027
Certificate - Phlebotomy/EKG
CHESTER CAREER COLLEGE
Chester, VA03-2022
Skills
- Patient care and communication
- ADL assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration expertise
- Injectable medication administration
- IV insertion skills
- Catheter management
- Specimen collection
- Charting proficiency
- EHR management
- Standard precautions adherence
- Sterile techniques
- EKG monitoring skills
- Medical terminology
- Wellness education
Timeline
Internship Student
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
09.2026 - 10.2026
Healthcare Technician
Crater Health District VDH
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Aide
Southside Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2024
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Certificate - Phlebotomy/EKG
CHESTER CAREER COLLEGE