Valerie Richardson
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rocky Mountain PACE
Colorado Springs
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Manage a caseload of 10-14 patients per day while maintaining high-quality standards of care delivery.
- Manage multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Lab draws and interpretation of results
- IV medication administration and central line cares
Registered Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Colorado Springs
06.2023 - 01.2025
- In home skilled nursing services to pediatric patients, to include daily and as needed assessments, medication administration, to include G-tube, IV infusion and central line, family education, therapies and medical appointment coordination.
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Home Health Care
Colorado Springs
07.2021 - 06.2023
- In-home skilled nursing services to pediatric and adult patients. Trained on all 3 levels to include gastronomy tube, tracheostomy and ventilator.
- Responsible for all cares, ordering supplies, coordinating doctor appointments and referrals, full assessments and charting, as well as gastronomy tube cares and seizure management.
Registered Nurse
MGA Pediatric Home Health Care
Colorado Springs
03.2018 - 07.2021
- In-home skilled nursing services to pediatric and adult patients.
- Trained on all 3 levels to include gastronomy tube, tracheostomy and ventilator.
- Responsible for all cares, ordering supplies, coordinating doctor appointments and referrals, full assessments and charting, as well as gastronomy tube cares and seizure management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO12.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rocky Mountain PACE
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
06.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Home Health Care
07.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
MGA Pediatric Home Health Care
03.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College