VALERIE REICHELDERFER, RN BSN
Port St Lucie,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate patient care. Nursing background includes patient care on the critical care and cardiovascular stepdown unit with experience as Nurse Manager on the Progressive Care Unit. Strengths in organization, prioritization, and team development to efficiently complete multiple tasks and to achieve excellence in patient care. My goal as a leader is to provide a trusting relationship between my staff in helping them achieve their goals while continuing to maintain a team-like working environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Care Stepdown Unit
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Experience in titrating critical cardiac drips, post-operative CABG/TAVR patients, cardiac catheterization recovery, and other cardiac diagnosis and procedures.
- CVSD relief charge
- Preceptor
Progressive Care Unit Manager
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Critical Care Stepdown Unit
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 07.2022
- Experience in titrating critical cardiac drips, post-operative procedures, cardiac catheterization recovery, and other diagnosis and procedures
- CCSD relief charge
- Preceptor
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
International College of Health Sciences
West Palm Beach, FL01.2016
Associates in Arts - Pre-Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12.2012
Skills
- Training and Precepting
- Supporting Staff
- Critical Care Stepdown Experience
- Cardiovascular Care Stepdown Experience
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Teamwork and delegating
- Punctuality and attendance
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Nurse Manager experience
- Time management
- Reliability
Certification
- Registered Nurse Florida Expiration: April30,2026 License #:9438963
- Basic Life Support Issuer: American Heart Association Expiration:11/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Issuer: American Heart Association Expiration:11/2026
Timeline
Cardiovascular Care Stepdown Unit
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Progressive Care Unit Manager
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
Critical Care Stepdown Unit
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 07.2022
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Indian River State College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
International College of Health Sciences
Associates in Arts - Pre-Nursing
Indian River State College
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