Valerie Clarke
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care/ER nurse with over 20 years experience in managing needs of medically complex patients. Expert in assessing and managing treatments, administering medications and treatments, and developing individualized care plans. Proven record of working within a team to respond quickly to changing patient needs and delivering positive outcomes. Currently looking to broaden patient population experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
06.2002 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Worked as Relief Supervisor on occasional shifts.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
06.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma at Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Oversaw care of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) patients and suicidal patients; acting swiftly to provide safe environments and reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Registered Flight Nurse
PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS INC
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Adult, Pediatric and Maternal patients for Inter-facility and Scene Calls.
- Operated critical care equipment including Ventilators, Balloon Pumps, IV Pumps and External Ventricular Drains during flight to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2009
ADN - Nursing
Phoenix Community College
Phoenix, AZ2003
Skills
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
- Stroke Scale National Institute of Health (NIH)
Accomplishments
- Co-Chair Code Committee
- Donation Program Liaison
- Recipient of the International DAISY Award
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
Registered Flight Nurse
PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS INC
03.2011 - 09.2015
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
06.2002 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
06.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
ADN - Nursing
Phoenix Community College
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