Valarie Ripson
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, excelling in emergency response and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration, consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
Ephrata, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure stability and comfort.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief as per physician's orders.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to prepare for patient recovery and discharge processes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing immediate care and support to patients.
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatment in electronic health records.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Participated in quality assurance programs aimed at improving overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Intermittent Charge Nurse
Mid Atlantic Endoscopy
Lancaster, PA
09.2021 - 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
01.2016 - 09.2021
- 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
10.2007 - 01.2016
- 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
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- EMR Systems
- High level of autonomy
- Family advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
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
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intermittent Charge Nurse
Mid Atlantic Endoscopy
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellSpan Health
01.2016 - 09.2021
Nursing Assistant
Ephrata Community Hospital
10.2007 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Harrisburg Area Community College