Valerie Payan
Victorville,California
Summary
Over a decade in a half of experience as a Nurse, with strong background of clinical practice, leadership, and technical understanding. Demonstrated ability to guarantee
patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in an efficient manner.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Maternal Child
Advent Health South Overland Park
Overland Park, KS
11.2024 - Current
- Cultivated high-performing teams by implementing leadership development programs.
- Engaged teams in change processes to minimize resistance and promote acceptance.
- Streamlined workflows to boost productivity across multiple functions.
- Implemented performance metrics for consistent evaluation and improvement.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Travel RN, Post-Op Unit
San Bernardino Community Hospital
San Bernardino, CA
06.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
California Hospital Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques to maintain NTSV rates.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Kern Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
San Joaquin General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
LAC USC Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Pomona Valley Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Director of Maternal Child
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
Victorville, CA
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish high safety standards within the organization.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues with HCAHPP scores.
- Drove business expansion by starting and recruiting for a laborist program. Increasing delivery rates by recruiting local physicians.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability and productivity.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high patient safety standards.
Supervisor of Maternal Child
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated collaboration between team members on projects requiring cross-functional expertise for successful outcomes.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies in patient care.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures and hospital policies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity and safe patient care.
RN/Charge RN
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2019
Staff RN L&D
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
Office RN
Dr. Vijay Arora, OB-GYN Office
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Masters - Nursing
Pursue Global
OnlineBSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
01.2019
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA05.2009
Diploma -
Hesperia High School
01.1998
Skills
LABOR AND DELIVERY
NICU
PEDIATRICS
POSTPARTUM
Certification
- Registered Nurse-California
- Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Awhonn Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Director Maternal Child
Advent Health South Overland Park
11.2024 - Current
Travel RN, Post-Op Unit
San Bernardino Community Hospital
06.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
California Hospital Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Kern Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
San Joaquin General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
LAC USC Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Pomona Valley Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Director of Maternal Child
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
01.2019 - 02.2022
Supervisor of Maternal Child
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2019
Staff RN L&D
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
Office RN
Dr. Vijay Arora, OB-GYN Office
01.2011 - 01.2012
RN/Charge RN
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2019
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Victor Valley College
Diploma -
Hesperia High School
Masters - Nursing
Pursue Global