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Valerie Vargas

Tyler ,TX

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than three years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

UTHET - Long Term Acute Care
Tyler , TX
2021.02 - 2024.04
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Provided guidance and support to new nurses during their orientation period. Assisted in the development of competency-based skills checklists for newly hired nursing staff.

Registered Nurse

UTHET- Medical ICU
Tyler , TX
2024.04 - Current
  • Assessed and monitored critically ill patients' conditions to identify changes in health status.
  • Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
2020-12

Skills

  • Licensed RN
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
  • Critical Care

Accomplishments

  • DAISY Award Winner Spring of 2024 - LTAC Specialty Hospital

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UTHET- Medical ICU
2024.04 - Current

Registered Nurse

UTHET - Long Term Acute Care
2021.02 - 2024.04

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Tyler
Valerie Vargas