Valerie Billups
Taylor,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - Labor and Delivery
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Royal Oak, MI
02.2000 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Provided emotional support to family members throughout labor process.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
- Identified potential complications that may arise during pregnancy or delivery process.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
Surgical Technologist
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
02.1998 - 01.2000
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI06-2000
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Infection Control
- Medication and IV Administration
- Catheter Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Routine Examinations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Anesthetics Administration
- Medication Administration
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Decision-Making
- Diabetes Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Timeline
RN - Labor and Delivery
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
02.2000 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Beaumont Hospital
02.1998 - 01.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College District
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