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Valerie Eberhardt

New Philadelphia

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional with a proven track record at Akron Children’s Hospital, adept in patient care management and clinical leadership. Excelled in care coordination, enhancing patient outcomes by 20%. Skilled in medication and IV administration, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and a calm demeanor. Renowned for a goal-driven approach and fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse

Walnut Hills
01.2024 - Current

Provided comprehensive care to residents in long-term care and transitional care units.

  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.

Medical Assistant

Akron Children’s Hospital
11.2000 - 12.2011

Obtaining vitals and rooming of clinic patients prior to physician exam


Prior authorizations


Injections and phlebotomy

Office Nurse

Adult Geriatrics
02.2012 - 12.2023
  • Provided compassionate care during sensitive situations, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
  • Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency, resulting in shorter wait times for patients.
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their own health effectively.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
  • Organized clinical supplies inventory, reducing waste and ensuring adequate stock for essential items.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications, promoting proper adherence to prescribed treatments.
  • Assisted in various medical procedures, increasing the scope of services offered at the practice.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Floor Nurse

Akron Children’s Hospital
12.2011 - 02.2012
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Actively sought opportunities for continuing education relevant to my role as a floor nurse in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about emerging trends within the profession.
  • Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
  • Increased efficiency in documentation by utilizing electronic health record systems effectively and accurately.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Stark State College
Canton, OH
05.2011

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Clinical leadership
  • Care coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Calm and composed
  • Patient assessment
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication distribution
  • Patient care assignment
  • EMR systems
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Goal driven
  • Evidence-based nursing
  • Patient care management
  • Patient admitting
  • Charting and documenting
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound care
  • Attention to detail
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Walnut Hills
01.2024 - Current

Office Nurse

Adult Geriatrics
02.2012 - 12.2023

Floor Nurse

Akron Children’s Hospital
12.2011 - 02.2012

Medical Assistant

Akron Children’s Hospital
11.2000 - 12.2011

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Stark State College
Valerie Eberhardt