Valarie E. Hammonds
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at East Orange VA Medical Center, adept in healthcare management and patient care coordination. Spearheaded the Health Corner initiative at Walgreens Boots Alliance, enhancing client engagement and healthcare outcomes. Skilled in IV therapy and phlebotomy, with a passion for mentoring and professional development. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and healthcare advocacy, ensuring high client satisfaction and compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CLC Registered Nurse 2, VN-02 Step 05, 45+
East Orange VA Medical Center
East Orange, NJ
05.2020 - Current
- Provide expert nursing care to veterans with complex medical conditions, utilizing advanced clinical knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care plans.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in adherence to the highest standards of practice, ensuring patient safety, and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Perform IV therapy, including initiating and maintaining IV lines, administering IV medications, fluids, and blood products, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Skilled in phlebotomy, performing venipuncture for blood draws, laboratory testing, and diagnostic procedures.
- Conduct thorough nursing assessments using evidence-based practices to evaluate the effectiveness of medications, treatment regimens, and overall patient progress.
- Triage patients based on physical and mental health conditions, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Develop and implement individualized patient education plans, instructing patients and families on health needs, medication management, and discharge planning.
- Accurately document changes in patient conditions and comprehensive assessments, including the Braden Scale, weekly skin assessments, and pain assessments/reassessments.
- Utilize available resources to enhance patient care, and implement facility fall prevention guidelines.
- Serve as charge nurse, overseeing daily unit operations, and mentoring nursing students during clinical rotations.
- Provide post-anesthesia care, monitor vital signs, assess patient conditions, and ensure safe recovery from anesthesia.
- Ensure compliance with the Joint Commission standards and other regulatory guidelines.
Healthcare Advisor RN Manager
Insight Global: Walgreens Boots Alliance
Kearny, NJ
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Led the implementation, development, and management of the Health Corner initiative, overseeing care for 900+ clients
- Provided advisory services on managing physical and mental health conditions, medication education, and compliance
- Oversaw and implemented vaccine clinics, ensuring all NJ-required vaccines were administered
- Assisted the community with continuity of care, facilitating smooth transitions to healthcare providers
- Provided case management services, ensuring patients received proper health insurance coverage
- Led training programs for new and existing RNs and LPNs on clinic operations, diagnostic devices, and EMR software
- Managed monthly community wellness events and webinars to educate on disease processes and medication use
- Engaged in process improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes and workflow efficiency
Medical Surgical Float Staff Nurse
RWJ Barnabas Health: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Delivered high-quality nursing care across multiple specialty units, including GYN surgical, orthopedics, stroke and neuroscience, oncology, renal transplant, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and general surgery
- Accurately documented patient assessments, diagnoses, and responses to nursing interventions, developing appropriate care plans
- Led by example in providing evidence-based care and mentoring colleagues
- Performed key nursing procedures including: Medication administration and management, IV insertion and phlebotomy, Wound care and dressing changes, Catheter insertion and management, Central line care and maintenance, Post-operative care and monitoring
- Responded effectively to emergencies, demonstrating strong critical thinking and decision-making
- Excelled in flexibility and adaptability, transitioning between units to meet patient care demands
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Newark, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJSkills
- Facility Management
- Sales Marketing Management
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Health screening
- Health care consultation
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Patient Care and Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Documentation Implementation
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Policies and Procedures
- Training and Professional Development
- Client Satisfaction
- IV Therapy and Phlebotomy
- Medication management
- Healthcare management
- Care coordination
- Insurance navigation
- Healthcare education
- Healthcare advocacy
- Healthcare industry expertise
- Client engagement
Credentials And Associations
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association
- New Jersey Registered Nurse - Number available upon request
- New York State Registered Nurse - Number available upon request
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) - Number available upon request
- NJ Poison Information Systems Health Educator
- New Jersey Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- American Psychological Association
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Healthcare Advisor RN Manager
Insight Global: Walgreens Boots Alliance
06.2021 - 03.2023
CLC Registered Nurse 2, VN-02 Step 05, 45+
East Orange VA Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
Medical Surgical Float Staff Nurse
RWJ Barnabas Health: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
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