Valerie Souter
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with a background in staff education and crisis intervention. Known for effective communication and the ability to resolve conflicts, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients and families.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Del Amo Hospital
Torrance, CA
1997 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about health management and post-discharge care.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and identify needs for intervention.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, evaluating patients for 5150's and promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southwest Junior College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Nurse manager of 200 nurses
- Nurse educator
- Documentation and charting educator
- Conducted hospital orientation monthly
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Crises clinician / 5150 evaluator
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Del Amo Hospital
1997 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southwest Junior College