Valeria Norzagaray
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Passionate nurse with 7+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment; successfully use evidence-based practice and prioritization strategies to cope with acutely ill patients in various clinical settings. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Self described as an optimistic and detail-oriented team player with strong organization skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Back Office Lead
New You Wellness Center
03.2023 - Current
- Organized office operations, leading daily activities and controlling correspondence.
- Improved employee and client retention rates through active communication and problem-solving efforts.
- Designed and implemented patient care policies and enforced standards to improve patient-care outcomes.
- Maintained inventory for back-office supplies and work-stations.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Joes Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Floated to various units: CCU, PCU, Transplant, Neuro-tele, Telemetry, Medical Surgical, Medsurg-trauma, Oncology, Observation, Psych, and Acute-rehab.
- Utilization of clinical expertise to adapt to specific unit requirements and protocols in order to provide exemplary care to different patient demographics.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Skilled with IV therapy including administration of medications, inserting PIV's, PICC and Central line dressing changes, removal, and maintenance.
- Experience with wound vacs and wound care treatments for pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and surgical wounds.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Preceptor: used evidence-based practices to help new RNs or RNs new to a unit by providing useful feedback, setting learning objectives, teaching hospital protocols, and encouraging critical thinking.
Registered Nurse, PreOp /PACU
Medely, The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Meticulously prepared patients for surgery by following rigorous protocols and national patient care standards to ensure safety and positive patient outcomes.
- Recovered patients from orthopedic and pain cases such as
Arthroscopies, Arthroplasty, Discectomy, CESI, LESI, podiatry interventions, ACDF, etc. - Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients and family members feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families.
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit, PCU
Angel Staffing, HCA Healthcare
08.2021 - 11.2021
- FEMA contract
- Provided crisis care during the pandemic of COVID-19.
- Implemented emergent respiratory care while maintaining
protection for patient and self. - Diligently responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse - COVID 19 Unit, PCU
Cross-Country Healthcare, Memorial Herrmann
01.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse - COVID 19 Unit, PCU
KPG Healthcare, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center -
08.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Banner Health
02.2016 - 08.2020
- Assignments ranged from MedSurg, PCU, Neuro tele, & Ortho.
- Charge RN: Filled in for charge RN needs when needed on Telemetry floors.
- Infection Control Team member 2017-2018: Involved in data acquisition of HAIs. Contributed to creation of new nursing protocols regarding infection prevention and ensuring in unit compliance.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Abrazo West Campus
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Actively provided quality care for patients with multiple diagnosis including: CHF, CAD, NSTEMI, Hypertensive crisis, A-fib, Pulmonary-HTN, CKD, ESRD, Sepsis, etc.
- Successfully managed cardiac drips, chest tubes, basic airway therapies, trach-care, and multiple drains.
- Charge RN (2016-2017): Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator
VA Home Health
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and collaborated with supervising physician and nurse to incorporate therapeutic goals into detailed and individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs, glucose meters and DME.
- Assisted patients and caregivers with activities of daily living to promote independence and improved quality of life.
- Acquired and maintained 24 new accounts via hospital networking.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
Chaimberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chaimberlain College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Documenting Vitals
- Pain Management Techniques
- Chest Tubes
- Tracheostomy Care
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Wound Care
- Diagnostic Test indication/interpretation
- Treatment Planning and
Implementation - Family guidance
- Fall Prevention
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Back Office Lead
New You Wellness Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PreOp /PACU
Medely, The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Joes Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit, PCU
Angel Staffing, HCA Healthcare
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse - COVID 19 Unit, PCU
Cross-Country Healthcare, Memorial Herrmann
01.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse - COVID 19 Unit, PCU
KPG Healthcare, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center -
08.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Banner Health
02.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Abrazo West Campus
11.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator
VA Home Health
10.2015 - 10.2016
Master of Science - FNP
Chaimberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chaimberlain College of Nursing
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