Valentina Taylor
Mays Landing,NJ
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 41 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Cedar Grove Respiratory & Nursing Center
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff Nurse
Bishop McCarthy Residence
07.2013 - 09.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Staff Nurse
Dr. Sonia Burgher MD
10.2001 - 07.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Nurse
Dr. Timothy Rhyme
09.1996 - 09.2001
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff Nurse, CVICU
Newcomb Medical Center
05.1986 - 06.1996
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
CNA
Newcomb Medical Center
08.1981 - 05.1986
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gloucester County Vocational Technical School
Sewell, NJ05.1986
Skills
Patient Education
Patient Safety
Direct Patient Care
Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Cedar Grove Respiratory & Nursing Center
09.2020 - 09.2024
Staff Nurse
Bishop McCarthy Residence
07.2013 - 09.2020
Staff Nurse
Dr. Sonia Burgher MD
10.2001 - 07.2013
Staff Nurse
Dr. Timothy Rhyme
09.1996 - 09.2001
Staff Nurse, CVICU
Newcomb Medical Center
05.1986 - 06.1996
CNA
Newcomb Medical Center
08.1981 - 05.1986
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gloucester County Vocational Technical School
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