Valarie Ripson
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Mid Atlantic Endoscopy
2021.09 - Current
- Review patient medical history one week before the sedated procedure to confirm health status appropriate for ambulatory surgery center
- Initiate intravenous access and hydration as per doctor’s orders
- Knowledge of identifying and responding to emergence delirium
- Handling of staff schedules and daily assignments
- Chart audits
- Development of educational resources
- Development and initiation of code blue drill and emergence delirium drill.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellSpan Health
2016.01 - 2021.09
- Provide safe, quality care to patients of all age groups in an organized manner
- Consistently evaluates the needs of patients by demonstrating the ability to make correct clinical decisions and initiating appropriate interventions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Facilitates admission and transfer of patients to meet established standards of care
- Developed, planned, and implemented the Teddy Bear Clinic, an educational program for school-age children about the Emergency Department
- Functioned in the preceptor role orienting new staff
- Trained as a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) nurse
- Compliant with Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA regulations
- Active member of the Shared Governance Committee, Disaster Response Team, and Employee Engagement.
Nursing Assistant
Ephrata Community Hospital
2007.10 - 2016.01
- Splinting of fractures and sprains
- Performance of electrocardiograms in an accurate and timely manner
- Education for patients with new orthopedic devices
- Performing direct observation with high-risk patients
- De-escalation skills and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2018
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA12.2015
Skills
- Experience with A3 and route cause analysis
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Emergency Response
- Energetic team player
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Precepting
- EMR Systems
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency Procedures
- Family advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) certification
- Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents
- Hospital Emergency Response Training (HERT)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Mid Atlantic Endoscopy
2021.09 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellSpan Health
2016.01 - 2021.09
Nursing Assistant
Ephrata Community Hospital
2007.10 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Harrisburg Area Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) certification
- Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents
- Hospital Emergency Response Training (HERT)
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