Valerie Byrd
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 3+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to oncology/med-surgical and mother baby patients. Knowledgeable about nursing requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Tanner Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Developed effective time management strategies that allowed for efficient prioritization of tasks within fast-paced oncology unit environment.
- Provided mentorship for nursing students
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, Ga08.2020
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Postpartum Assessment
- Newborn care
- Accurate Documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Effective Communication
- Delegation and Motivation
- Professional Demeanor
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Intake and discharge
- Training staff
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- CPR American Heart Association
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Tanner Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
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