Valerie Trunzo

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
• Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care and determined next course of action.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Performed triage on incoming calls or patients that walk in and determined severity of injuries and/or illnesses.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Perform Annual Wellness Visits and participate in Toddler Focus Group

-Room patients, obtain vitals, medical histories and medication reconciliation.

-Perform suture and staple removal

-Surgical scheduling and coordinating

-Phone triaging

• Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
• Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
• Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
• Provided instruction on Holter monitor and connected patient to analyzer.