Valerie Myers
Claymont,DE
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Upland, PA
07.1992 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Surgical Technologist
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Upland, PA
07.1992 - 05.2004
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Crisis management
- Patient advocacy
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Psychiatric nursing
- Basic life support
- Diabetes management
- Oncology nursing
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Lab result interpretation
- Culturally sensitive
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- At-risk patient care
- IV drug therapy management
- Unit administration
- Patient evaluation
- Electronic health records management
- Direct patient care
- Removing sutures
- Emotional intelligence
- Licensed RN
- Tracheostomy care
- Treatment Planning
- IV management
- Feeding pumps
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Long-term care
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Certified in chemotherapy admininstration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Crozer Chester Medical Center
07.1992 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Crozer Chester Medical Center
07.1992 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Delaware County Community College
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