Valerie Perkins
Mechanicsville,MD
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a nursing background, recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control drives optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication and teamwork skills foster collaborative healthcare environments. Committed to continuous professional development to enhance patient care standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington
Fort Washington, MD
09.2018 - Current
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided pre-operative education and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
- Administered medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the attending surgeon or anesthesiologist.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment in the operating room at all times.
- Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Reviewed pathology reports with surgeons upon completion of a procedure.
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Fort Washington Medical Center
Fort Washington , Maryland
09.2013 - 08.2019
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
CLINTON , Maryland
10.2010 - 11.2014
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince Georges Community College
Largo, MD05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Trinity College
Washington, D.C.05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Chart updating
- Direct patient care
- Infectious disease control
- Patient discharging
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE MBON R191494 EXP:8/28/26
- AHA BLS EXP:4/30/25
- AHA ACLS EXP:5/31/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington
09.2018 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Fort Washington Medical Center
09.2013 - 08.2019
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince Georges Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Trinity College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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