Valerie Samon

• Accomplished medical-surgical registered nurse with significant experience in delivering exceptional, patient-focused care within dynamic, high-acuity hospital settings
• Proficient management of complex patient populations, including post-surgical, dialysis, psychiatric (Baker and elopement risks), terminal, and incarcerated patients, with a 7/8 ratio
• Daily completion of comprehensive assessments, administration of critical interventions, and ensuring continuity of care

Core Competencies

• Medication reconciliation and administration (including. Sliding scale insulin, pain management, electrolyte replacement
• Wound care (including wound vacs, surgical, and chronic dressing changes)
• Tracheostomies, chest tubes, and ventilator management
• Advanced line management (ports, PEG/J tubes, midlines, PICC lines, dialysis fistulas, and catheters)
• IV insertion and infusions (including blood products and boluses)
• Surgical care: pre-op, intra-op support, post-op recovery, and monitoring
• Discharge planning and coordination
• Patient and family teaching
• Critical assessments, documentation, and care plan implementation

EHR Proficiencies in Meditech, Expanse, and EPIC.

• Monitored vital signs, collected specimens, and performed point-of-care testing.
• Assisted with the assessment and planning of patient care needs.
• Communicated effectively with other healthcare personnel regarding patient diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Observed for any changes in patient condition and reported them to the RN and physician promptly.
• Total Hours: 240