Valerie Mestanza, RN
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 12 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Able to operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills that are useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland, Texas
2022.12 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure situations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients in crisis situations.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
2022.03 - 2022.12
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Salem Health
Salem, OR
2021.07 - 2022.03
- Provided direct patient care services while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the emergency department environment.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
National Staffing Solutions
Odessa, TX
2021.02 - 2021.07
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
2018.12 - 2021.07
- Assessing, triaging, intervening, and stabilizing a variety of trauma and illnesses with decisive action.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Led rapid response interventions during critical events.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bender Terrace Nursing Home
Lubbock, TX
2015.04 - 2018.01
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crown Point Health Suites
Lubbock, TX
2011.06 - 2016.12
- Provided pt care and education as directed by a physician.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Covenant School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX11.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
South Plains College
Levelland, TX08.2014
Skills
- Proficient in the following EMR programs: Point-Click-Care, Meditech, Epic, Medhost, Cerner
- Bilingual
- Triage and prioritization
- Creative problem solving
- Crisis intervention
- Effective communication
- Detail orientation
- Adaptability to change
- Lab result interpretation
Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Midland Memorial Hospital
2022.12 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Healthcare
2022.03 - 2022.12
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Salem Health
2021.07 - 2022.03
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
National Staffing Solutions
2021.02 - 2021.07
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Covenant Medical Center
2018.12 - 2021.07
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bender Terrace Nursing Home
2015.04 - 2018.01
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crown Point Health Suites
2011.06 - 2016.12
Registered Nurse -
Covenant School of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
South Plains College