Valerie Kindrick
Baltimore ,MD
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Tuerk House, adept in medication administration and demonstrating exceptional compassion and empathy. Spearheaded evidence-based fall prevention strategies, significantly reducing patient falls. Excelled in patient management and care planning, ensuring high-quality support and safety. Skilled in EMR systems and mental health nursing, contributing to improved patient outcomes and staff mentorship.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tuerk House
01.2024 - Current
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- 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.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Pathways Luminis Health
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Springfield Hospital Center
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.2015
High School Diploma - General
Westminster High School
Westminster, MD06.1999
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication distribution
- Patient discharge
- EMR systems
- Treatment Planning
- Mental health nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tuerk House
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pathways Luminis Health
02.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Springfield Hospital Center
03.2016 - 01.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Howard Community College
High School Diploma - General
Westminster High School