Valerie Duncan
Fairfield
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate ICU RN of 24 years with experienced skills in critical care, known for strong judgement, patient advocacy and effective leadership. Expertise in patient assessment, life support and medical equipment operation. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Successfully mentored nursing staff and collaborated with teams to develop impactful care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a positive work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
07.2001 - 12.2025
- Delivered high-quality patient care in critical situations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored and assessed patients' conditions, adjusting interventions based on evolving needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary rounds, influencing care decisions effectively.
- Led training sessions for new staff on ICU protocols and best practices in patient management.
- Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Critically ill patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Associates Degree Nursing, RN
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration; titrating poly-infusions
- Management of airways, invasive and non-invasive, utilizing multiple modalities of ventilation delivery systems
- Proficient in implementing and management of CRRT to hemodynamically unstable patients
- Line management; assistance during placement and management of Central Venous Catheters, Arterial lines, dialysis catheters, chest tubes, lumbar punctures Hemodynamic management, monitoring and documentation of PAC/Swanz, IABP
- Assist in bedside interventions and diagnostics, initiating sedation, monitoring intra procedure and post recovery
- Recovery of ICU patients post procedure as well as those direct post procedure from OR
- Initiating, managing and recovering Target Temperature Management patients post cardiac arrest
- Strong clinical judgment and Critical thinking skills during life threatening situations while collaborating with medical team/Residents
- End of life care
- Patient and Family advocator with Professional bedside manner
- Nursing Preceptor
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Rapid Response Team
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIH
Timeline
RN, ICU
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2001 - 12.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Associates Degree Nursing, RN
Coastal Carolina Community College