Valentina Thoele
Teutopolis,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable Perioperative Nurse gifted in helping patients remain calm during surgical preparations. Dependable individual always willing to go extra mile. Offering collaboration, multitasking and dynamic communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Effingham Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2018 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician
United States Air Force National Guard
06.1998 - Current
- Maintain physical fitness standards
- Provide essential information necessary for decision-making, facilities and chemical, biological and radiological issues
- Advise command and staff agencies on operational risk management
- Perform a variety of daily duties, including health-risk assessments, chemical, biological and radiological identification and control and modernizing health facilities
- Manage the MDG unit training program
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Sarah Bush Lincoln
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Addison, IL01.2018
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL01.1997
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Accurate Documentation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Illinois, 041.445346, Expires 05/2026
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Effingham Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2018 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Sarah Bush Lincoln
05.2016 - 07.2018
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician
United States Air Force National Guard
06.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Lake Land College
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Eastern Illinois University
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