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Valerie Naar

LPN
Richmond,VA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Central State Hospital
10.2013 - Current
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Store Associate

Walmart
03.2008 - 09.2013
  • Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Behavioral Health Technician

Paradise Valley Hospital
04.2001 - 02.2008
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.

Education

Associate of Science - LPN

Centura College
Richmond, VA
08.2012

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Patient Triaging
  • Vocational Support
  • EMR Systems
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Time Management
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Medication Dispensing

Timeline

LPN

Central State Hospital
10.2013 - Current

Store Associate

Walmart
03.2008 - 09.2013

Behavioral Health Technician

Paradise Valley Hospital
04.2001 - 02.2008

Associate of Science - LPN

Centura College

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Grossmont College

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