Valerie Flores
Psychiatric RN
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/ Covid 19 Nurse
Patton State Hospital
04.2019 - Current
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Telemetry RN
Desert Valley Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed hourly rounds on [Number]-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Casino Table Games Dealer
Yaamava' Casino
01.2010 - 07.2018
- Computed amounts of players' wins or losses by scanning tickets to calculate amount of money won.
- Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests and encouraging fun gameplay environment.
- Enforced game rules to maintain fair paly and avoid disputes.
- Worked with dealer team to run larger games such as craps and baccarat.
- Managed chips and money transactions with attention to detail to prevent fraud.
- Learned and followed company procedures to maintain consistency and standards.
- Monitored game for potential security risk to protect operation and players.
Video Casino Supervisor
Yaamava' Casino
07.1996 - 01.2010
- Addressed customer behavior or complaints head-on to maintain smooth and professional operations.
- Issued complimentary rooms, meals and discounts to keep players at property and satisfied for maximum betting.
- Stayed current on games offered at establishment, as well as ever-changing techniques used by cheaters.
- Identified and removed players suspected of cheating in cards or other games.
- Coordinated staff schedules, rotations and breaks.
- Checked on staff regularly and adjusted workflows, assignments and schedules to stay ahead of expected demand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cal State University San Bernardino
12.2002
Skills
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Restraint Techniques
- Patient Relationships
- Mental Disability Management
- Healthcare Management
- Complex Wound Care
- Staff Training
- Wound Dressing
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/ Covid 19 Nurse
Patton State Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Telemetry RN
Desert Valley Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2019
Casino Table Games Dealer
Yaamava' Casino
01.2010 - 07.2018
Video Casino Supervisor
Yaamava' Casino
07.1996 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cal State University San Bernardino
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