Valerie Putnam
State College,PA
Summary
Empathic, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with numerous years of experience who excels in fast paced environment. Successful in providing quick and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Prior operating room experience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Correctional Institute
SCI Benner Township
Bellefonte, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Long-Term Care RN
The Village at Penn State
State College , PA
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, discharges, and end-of-life decisions for patients in the facility.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, caregivers regarding end-of-life issues such as advance directives, hospice options .
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for residents based on identified learning needs related to their diagnoses.
Emergency Department RN
EVANGELICAL HOSPITAL
Lewisburg, PA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Emergency Room
- Provided direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Identified potential emergency situations and responded quickly to stabilize the situation.
- Responded promptly to codes blue or other emergency situations within the unit.
- Cared for critically ill patients requiring intubation, mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring devices such as Swan-Ganz catheters.
- Instructed patients and families on disease process, medication use, nutrition, home safety and discharge planning.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Controlled bleeding from trauma wounds using appropriate techniques such as pressure bandages or tourniquets.
Emergency Department RN
EVANGELICAL HOSPITAL
Lewisburg, PA
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Emergency Room
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
BRADFORD REGIONAL MED CENTER
Bradford, PA
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Emergency Room
Emergency Department RN
EVANGELICAL HOSPITAL
Lewisburg, PA
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Emergency Room
Emergency Department RN
PENN HIGHLANDS CLEARFIELD
Clearfield, PA
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Emergency Room
Emergency Department RN
GUTHRIE CORNING HOSPITAL
Corning, NY
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Emergency Room
RN Case Manager
Olean General Hospital
Olean , NY
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
Emergency Department RN
Guthrie Corning Hospital
Corning , NY
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Emergency Room
Emergency Department RN
Bradford Regional Medical Center
Bradford, PA
12.2011 - 03.2015
Surgical Scrub Technician
BRADFORD REGIONAL MED CENTER
Bradford, PA
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Surgical Services
- Reviewed relevant literature related to surgical services regularly in order maintain current knowledge base.
- Assisted surgeons with various procedures, including positioning of the patient for optimal access during the procedure.
- Monitored patients' response to anesthesia throughout the surgery process and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Ensured that all equipment used during surgery was properly sterilized and maintained in a safe condition.
- Prepared operating rooms for upcoming surgeries by ensuring that appropriate supplies were available and ready for use.
- Inspected medical instruments after cleaning and ensured they were functioning correctly.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Cleaned and restocked OR rooms between cases and at end of day.
- Instructed new staff members on proper techniques related to scrubbing, gowning, gloving.
- Provided the necessary sterile supplies for each procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly sterilized before use.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation of patients prior to surgery.
- Reported any irregularities or problems regarding equipment or supplies to supervisor immediately.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Prepared surgical trays with appropriate instrumentation and supplies needed for individual surgeries.
- Organized materials needed for specific procedures according to established protocols.
Clinic RN
Surgical Associates
Bradford , PA
06.1998 - 05.2006
- Ensured compliance with regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Reviewed lab results with physician upon receipt from outside facilities.
- Assisted physicians during exams when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed.
Home Care RN
Pediatric Home Healthcare
Bradford , PA
08.1998 - 02.2015
- Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with agency policy and regulatory guidelines.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs designed to promote professional growth.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Provided skilled nursing care, including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy, and treatments.
- Instructed family members on proper caring techniques for their loved ones at home.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, medication administration and self-care techniques.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as sudden changes in a patient's condition or an adverse reaction to a medication.
- Performed physical assessments of patients in order to identify health problems or risks that may require medical attention or further evaluation.
- Administered oxygen therapy according to prescribed protocols while monitoring effectiveness via pulse oximetry readings.
- Provided support, counseling, guidance and education for caregivers who are responsible for providing ongoing care after discharge from homecare services.
- Identified psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment of emotional well-being as it relates to the physical condition of the patient.
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Vocational Tech School
Warren, PA01.1980
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Patient Assessments
- Managing deadlines
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- BCLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- AHA Stroke Certification
- New York
- Pennsylvania
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Correctional Institute
SCI Benner Township
01.2024 - Current
Long-Term Care RN
The Village at Penn State
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Department RN
EVANGELICAL HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 05.2023
Emergency Department RN
EVANGELICAL HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 05.2021
Emergency Department RN
EVANGELICAL HOSPITAL
03.2019 - 11.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
BRADFORD REGIONAL MED CENTER
01.2019 - 09.2020
Emergency Department RN
PENN HIGHLANDS CLEARFIELD
05.2018 - 07.2018
Emergency Department RN
GUTHRIE CORNING HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 11.2018
RN Case Manager
Olean General Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2016
Emergency Department RN
Guthrie Corning Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2014
Emergency Department RN
Bradford Regional Medical Center
12.2011 - 03.2015
Surgical Scrub Technician
BRADFORD REGIONAL MED CENTER
05.2005 - 08.2008
Home Care RN
Pediatric Home Healthcare
08.1998 - 02.2015
Clinic RN
Surgical Associates
06.1998 - 05.2006
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Vocational Tech School
- BCLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- AHA Stroke Certification
- New York
- Pennsylvania
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