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Valerie Sheridan RN, BSN
Sanger,TX
Summary
Dedicated and well rounded RN offering proven skills with critical care patients, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings a vast array of experience from the last 25 years of nursing. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
3
Certificate
Work History
Texas Health ResourcesDenton, TX
Registered Nurse, (BSN) Interventional Radiology
06.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Developed IR Department from ground up. Increased patient volume by 100% in 2 years, and then 75% in 4 years.
- IR nursing primarily diagnostic, while using multiple modalities in Medical Imaging department.
- Administer / Monitor conscious sedation during biopsies and procedures.
- Monitor patients with AICD's and pacemakers during MRI scans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Review procedure orders, ensure accurate CPT and ICD 10 codes, and complete history and physical notes are accurate and complete, prior to scheduling procedures.
- Discuss procedures in detail with patients prior to scheduled arrival.
- Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to improve quality of care.
- Coordination of treatment plans, interventions, and outcomes measurements.
Denton Heart Group/ THPG-Baylor Scott & WhiteDenton, TX
Registered Nurse, (RN) Cardiology Clinic
12.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Large/ fast paced cardiology office that had 6 physicians that specialize in preventive, diagnostic, and interventional cardiovascular medicine.
- Proficient with EPIC as EMR system.
- Triage nurse.
- Reported testing results to patients and scheduled Interventional Procedures as ordered.
- Ran INR clinics, adjusted dosages, and trained patients on home monitoring.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Medical City Denton- HCADenton, TX
Registered Nurse, (RN) ICU, Direct Admit, Float
06.2004 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Cared for patients that came directly from OR after having Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts or valve replacements, patients that required assistance via Balloon Pumps, Impella, or Artic Sun therapy.
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, transducers, and pressure lines.
- Worked closely with doctors, support staff, and family to achieve the best outcome for the critically ill patient.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation and elective cardioversion.
- Established Direct Admit Unit to facilitate patient flow, while bypassing ER, and assisting floors with admissions. Tasks included -IV's, lab draws, reviewed medical history, assessed patient, reconciled medications, sent them for additional tests, and reported back to physician in a timely manner.
- Utilize clinical knowledge, expertise, and educational resources to provide verbal / written educational resources to patients about diagnosis, procedures and treatment.
- Float Nurse- PACU, Day Surgery, ER, PCU, Interventional Radiology.
Trinity Medical Center HospitalCarrollton, TX
Registered Nurse, (RN) Charge-Motherbaby/ Nursery
05.2001 - 02.2005
Job overview
- THE FOLLOWING DUTIES WERE ALSO DONE AT THE NEXT TWO JOBS BELOW.
- Provided care to mothers and baby directly after delivery.
- Provided basic newborn care of full term infants, assessments, vitals.
- Attended deliveries.
- Educated parents about general newborn care, assisted with breastfeeding and education.
- Administered IV medications and phototherapy, lab draws.
Medical Center of LewisvilleLewisville, TX
Registered Nurse, (RN) Nursery
02.2001 - 06.2001
Abilene Regional Medical CenterAbilene, TX
Registered Nurse, (RN) Charge Nurse- Mother Baby
11.1999 - 01.2001
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
05.2019
Lincoln Trail College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
05.1998
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessments
- Excellent Verbal / Written Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Team Coordination
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Care
- PICC and CVC Management
- Patient / Family Education
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- RN License # 665161 (Texas Compact) Expires 07/31/2025.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, (BSN) Interventional Radiology
Texas Health Resources
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, (RN) Cardiology Clinic
Denton Heart Group/ THPG-Baylor Scott & White
12.2014 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, (RN) ICU, Direct Admit, Float
Medical City Denton- HCA
06.2004 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, (RN) Charge-Motherbaby/ Nursery
Trinity Medical Center Hospital
05.2001 - 02.2005
Registered Nurse, (RN) Nursery
Medical Center of Lewisville
02.2001 - 06.2001
Registered Nurse, (RN) Charge Nurse- Mother Baby
Abilene Regional Medical Center
11.1999 - 01.2001
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lincoln Trail College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Licenses
RN, 07/2025
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