Valaree Carney
Universal City
Summary
Diligent Nurse Practitioner Student with background in nursing, offering valuable experience in patient care and clinical procedures. Successfully contributed to patient recovery and enhanced care protocols. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and compassionate communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ER RN
Resolute Baptist Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Provide care as a Registered Nurse/Relief Charge in the ED
- Handle a diverse caseload and work in a Level 3 Hospital.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives and contribute to process improvement projects
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance efficiency in patient record-keeping systems.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing patient wait times and enhancing service delivery.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Your Family Healthcare
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted patient assessments to gather medical histories and identify health concerns.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and healthcare teams.
- Administered vaccinations and conducted routine health screenings for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive health strategies effectively.
- Documented patient encounters accurately in electronic health record systems to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and formulating treatment recommendations.
- Researched emerging healthcare trends to support evidence-based practice within clinical settings.
- Contributed to the development of clinic policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Promoted health education within the community, leading presentations on various topics including diabetes management and immunizations.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and care coordination among providers.
- Implemented preventive care strategies through routine screenings and vaccinations, reducing the incidence of chronic illnesses among patients served.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care to diverse populations.
- Streamlined clinical processes, resulting in more efficient patient flow and reduced wait times.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay updated on advances in nursing practice, enhancing clinical competence and the quality of care provided.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
Contract Registered Nurse ER
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Provide care as a Registered Nurse/Relief Charge in the ED and Cardiac Service Line/ICU.
- Handle a diverse caseload and work in a Level 2 Hospital.
- Assumed Charge Nurse role periodically during the contract.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives and contribute to process improvement projects.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Service Line Manager
Texsan Methodist Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed over 50 FTEs in the Cardiac Service Line.
- Oversaw daily operations, including hiring, evaluations, and scheduling.
- Developed policies and procedures, conducted staff education, and engaged with physicians.
- Assisted the director with administrative tasks and ensured efficient patient flow.
- Implemented auditing procedures to assess compliance with cardiac service line protocols.
House Supervisor
Mat Su Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Served as Night House Supervisor for a 127-bed hospital.
- Oversaw staffing and patient placement throughout departments.
- Responded to Code situations and assisted with patient care.
- Collaborated with the Quality and Compliance department to ensure audit readiness.
Charge Nurse Cath Lab/Interim Nurse Manager
Alaska Regional Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Worked as a Charge Nurse in a 3-suite cardiac cath lab.
- Coordinated physician schedules, added cases, and assigned teams.
- Facilitated team huddles and effectively communicated with other departments.
- Participated in audits to evaluate adherence to cath lab protocols and safety measures.
Registered Nurse; ER
Medical City Ft Worth
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided care in a 20-bed ER, handling critical and cardiac cases.
- Assisted with audits related to ER and cardiac service line practices.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in fast-paced emergency settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Nurse Manager; Emergency Department
Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Supervised over 60 FTEs in a Level 2 trauma hospital.
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated educational activities.
- Assisted the Manager with productivity and throughput in the ED.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with emergency department protocols.
Registered Nurse; Emergency Department
JBER - Veterans Administration
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided care for DOD/VA population and initiated new procedures to improve ED flow.
- Participated in audits to assess the effectiveness of new procedures and their impact on patient care.
Nurse Manager; ED and Outpatient Services
South Peninsula Hospital
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Managed a 9-bed ER and 2-bed outpatient services area. Supervised over 20 FTEs in a Level 3 hospital.
- Hired, disciplined, and developed educational activities for employees.
- Developed ER dashboard and implemented plans for mass casualty situations.
- Participated in external audits to evaluate the quality of ED services.
Charge Nurse and Interim Nurse Manager
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led a staff of 50 members in a 12-bed ER.
- Implemented ED initiatives and engaged with Acute Coronary Syndrome protocols.
- Participated in medical audits to assess the efficiency of hospital processes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular training sessions for nursing staff on new procedures and technologies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Clinical Coordinator – Hospital
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed 100+ nursing service staff in a 99-bed acute care facility.
- Improved overall hospital door-doc times and door-admit times.
- Developed aggressive initiatives to achieve 90th percentile for Core Measures.
- Collaborated with the Compliance department to ensure successful medical audits.
Charge Nurse; Emergency Department
Wilford Hall Trauma Center
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed a 33-bed ED in a 300-bed Level I Trauma Hospital.
- Led Infection Control Program, Blood Borne Pathogen Program, and Glucometer/I-stat testing for over 100 employees.
- Precepted over 150 new nurses and experienced nurses in the ED.
- Conducted internal audits to evaluate infection control measures and ensure compliance with protocols.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with emergency care protocols.
- Coordinated patient triage processes to enhance treatment efficiency in high-pressure situations.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient care standards within the department.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critical patients.
Education
Post Master Certificate - FNP Program
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2025
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX08-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX05-2005
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Health promotion
- Research utilization
- Community health
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Nursing informatics
- Cultural history
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessments
- Team coordination
- Patient monitoring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Precepting
- Physical assessments
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infection control measures
- EMR / EHR
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Your Family Healthcare
01.2025 - 12.2025
ER RN
Resolute Baptist Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Contract Registered Nurse ER
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
07.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse Cardiac Service Line Manager
Texsan Methodist Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2021
House Supervisor
Mat Su Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 04.2019
Charge Nurse Cath Lab/Interim Nurse Manager
Alaska Regional Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse; ER
Medical City Ft Worth
05.2016 - 07.2017
Nurse Manager; Emergency Department
Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse; Emergency Department
JBER - Veterans Administration
11.2014 - 08.2015
Nurse Manager; ED and Outpatient Services
South Peninsula Hospital
02.2014 - 10.2014
Charge Nurse and Interim Nurse Manager
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Clinical Coordinator – Hospital
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
Charge Nurse; Emergency Department
Wilford Hall Trauma Center
01.2006 - 01.2011
Post Master Certificate - FNP Program
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
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