Valerie VerHage
Holland,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over three years of experience in delivering direct patient care within a dynamic and high-demand healthcare setting. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations, adeptly managing challenging patients and navigating stressful scenarios. Establishes enduring connections with patients and their families by fostering empathetic communication, maintaining a respectful demeanor and delivering outstanding patient care consistently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Corewell Health - Blodgett Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Partnered with physicians to promptly assess patients, develop a plan of care, and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated leadership by training and mentoring fellow registered nurses on the hospital's policies, practices, and procedures, following all federal and state laws and requirements.
- Managed care for geriatric patients with complex acute and chronic illnesses including Covid-19, GI bleeds, and COPD.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Proficiently administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered individualized and culturally sensitive care to patients and their family members.
Medical Technician
Vista Springs Holland Meadows
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Administer prescribed medications including tube feedings and insulin injections, to 15+ residents.
- Expertly performed wound care, observe residents health status, promptly communicating observations to the LPN.
- Established collaborative relationships with Hospice, pharmacy, and funeral homes to address residents' health requirements effectively.
- Interacted with residents and families, consistently upholding high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Provided individualized and empathetic care, prioritizing the unique needs of each resident.
Head Lice Technician
Remedy Lice Boutique
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered treatments across diverse age groups and varying levels of case severity with precision.
- Executed efficient and swift client treatments, prioritizing quantity without sacrificing quality.
- Educated clients on transmission, prevention, home-treating, and cleaning.
- Independently managed full days of clients, including treatment administration, product sales, and the responsibility of opening and closing the boutique.
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Advocacy
- Adaptability
- Compassionate Care
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Student Precepting
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation
Accomplishments
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License, No. 4704365273
- BLS Certified
- Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI, 2020
- President of Calvin Student Nursing Association
- Nursing Mentor for Calvin Student Nursing Association
- Pre-Nursing Liaison in Calvin Student Nursing Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Corewell Health - Blodgett Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Medical Technician
Vista Springs Holland Meadows
05.2018 - 08.2020
Head Lice Technician
Remedy Lice Boutique
11.2017 - 06.2018
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