Valerie Tabor
HCA Swedish Hospital
Charleston ,MS
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Months- Administered medications accurately and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during treatment procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols in accordance with physician directives.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans for effective recovery.
RN, Wellness Manager
1 Year- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention to enhance overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Delivered high-quality patient care through assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Stepdown / Float- Med Surg Tele
2 Years 2 Months- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients rapidly and deliver timely treatment during critical condition changes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufacturers' guidelines.
- Documented patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to ensure accurate medical records.
Cardiac Stepdown/ Float Med Surg Tele
6 Months- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions, and progress to ensure alignment with physician orders and enhance patient care.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Documented treatments, medications, IVs, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to facilitate comprehensive patient management.
- Liaised with patients post-cardiothoracic surgery, offering support and education on post-surgical care to promote recovery and adherence.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
2 Months- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collected and prepared blood, tissue, and laboratory specimens for timely lab testing.
- Collaborated on trauma and emergency interventions for serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma, enhancing patient care.
- Maintained optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and triage to ensure readiness for typical patient loads.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
3 Months- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals and addressing insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication administration, IV therapy, catheter insertion, and airway management to enhance patient outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed comprehensive care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease to improve health status.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
3 Months- Documented patient conditions, reactions, and progress in accordance with physician orders, ensuring comprehensive care management.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to Number patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds, and monitored vital signs for multiple patients concurrently, prioritizing high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to 35-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
1 Month- Maintained detailed patient records to track conditions, reactions, and progress, ensuring alignment with physician orders.
- Administered comprehensive nursing care to cardiac patients during diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency services to support optimal recovery.
- Conducted initial assessments and documented findings in patient records, promptly notifying physicians of abnormal findings to facilitate timely interventions.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
3 Months- Administered medications and treatments, monitored patient responses, and collaborated with healthcare teams to adjust care plans based on patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment while effectively managing rapidly changing conditions.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
9 Months- Provided compassionate care for patients during Covid 19 pandemic, ensuring safe and effective treatment protocols.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians and clinical staff to facilitate treatment plans and ensure continuity of care for pandemic-related illnesses.
- Collaborated with a cohesive team in a 28-bed stepdown unit, delivering specialized care for cardiac, COVID, and IMC patients.
- Cared for patients during Covid 19 pandemic
Registered Nurse Manager
2 Years 6 Months- Performed annual evaluation to ensure adherence to deficiency-free standards in healthcare services.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments based on staff strengths to enhance team effectiveness.
- Developed staff training programs to elevate standards of patient care and promote professional growth.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Facilitated department JCAHO accreditation by maintaining highest standards of care and compliance.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Regional Hospital
- Ensured completeness of patient data in EMR system
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, med/surg procedures, and medications to enhance understanding and compliance.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
Registered Nurse, Mississippi
Bachelor of General Studies - Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
IV medication administration
Medication management
Patient safety standards
Patient education
EMR Systems
Patient Data Management Systems
Standards Administration
Strong clinical judgment
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIH
TNCC
MAB
Vohra Wound Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Swedish Hospital
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
RN, Wellness Manager
Finch Henry Jobcorps
04.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Stepdown / Float- Med Surg Tele
North Mississippi Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2025Read More
Cardiac Stepdown/ Float Med Surg Tele
St. Francis Hospital
04.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Martin Luther King Community
02.2022 - 04.2022Read More
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Methodist University Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
07.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Methodist University Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021Read More
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
05.2020 - 02.2021Read More
Registered Nurse Manager
Grace Healthcare Of Cordova
02.2018 - 08.2020Read More
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
North Oak Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2020Read More
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of General Studies from Education
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Arkansas State University
Associate Degree from Nursing
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Northwest Mississippi Community College
LPN from Nursing
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Capella University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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