Valentina Garris BSN
Lindenwold
Summary
Clinical nurse specializing in critical thinking and compassionate care, with a proven track record in administering treatments and patient education. Expertise in developing tailored interventions to enhance healthcare experiences. Strong commitment to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and support.
Overview
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1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Medicine at HUP Cedar
Philadelphia
09.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia
11.2004 - 09.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues relPromoted high customer satisfaction through effective product and service engagement.
- Enhanced visibility of products and services to drive customer awareness. isfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Infusion Nurse and Med Surg Units
Trinity Health
Philadelphia
05.1993 - 07.2022
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients with diverse needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families about infusion therapies and care plans effectively.
- Oversaw staff responsible for delivering infusion services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and direction to less experienced colleagues regarding best practices for administering infusions safely.
- Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Documented data such as types of solution used, amount administered, rate of administration, duration of treatment, and other relevant information into electronic medical record systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-1991
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Treatment planning
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Healthcare compliance
- Team coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate care
- PPE compliance
Certification
- RN License in PA 318518L
- RN License in NJ 26R07764900
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Medicine at HUP Cedar
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2004 - 09.2023
Infusion Nurse and Med Surg Units
Trinity Health
05.1993 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh