Valerie Wagner
Waubay,SD
Summary
I am highly self-motivated and goal-oriented, with strong leadership capabilities and effective communication skills, including motivational interviewing, reflection, and coaching. I am detailed, organized, a critical thinker, and a problem solver. I have a multistate nursing license in South Dakota and Minnesota with Public Health Nurse Certification. I am advancing my career as an advanced practice nurse to contribute to my community by providing quality care in a healthcare provider shortage area.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Bright Start Program Manager, Nurse Home Visitor, SD Project Firstline Program Manager
South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care
2022.11 - Current
- The Maternal-Child Health Home visitation program provides comprehensive, evidence-based community health nursing services to pregnant mothers and families of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- It provides education, support, and referral resources
- I assist with infection control education and training with various facilities across the State of South Dakota.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Nurse Home Visitor
Supporting Hands Nurse-Family Partnership
2014.01 - 2022.11
- A Maternal-Child Health Home visitation program provides comprehensive, evidence-based community health nursing services to first-time pregnant mothers, including families with diverse backgrounds and cultures
- It also provides education, support, and referral resources.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Sr. Director of Resident Assessment
Golden LivingCenter-Wabasso
2004.01 - 2014.01
- Understand the assessment process, including MDS and Care plans
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Coordinate coverage with Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care
- Seven months as Interim Director of Nursing
- Director of Clinical Education, including new hire orientations, in-services, and education
- I was involved in the Quality Data Assessment and Performance Improvement process
- I have assisted multiple facilities across the state.
Public Health Nurse
Redwood County Public Health
1999.09 - 2004.01
- Supervise, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate school health nursing, including education promotion to communities, home visits, and one-to-one contacts
- Provide and promote immunizations and work with WIC clients
- Home visitation for at-risk populations and maternal child health
- Policy development and public health program implementation.
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
Registered Nurse
Redwood Area Hospital
1996.05 - 1999.01
- I was a staff nurse in direct patient care in the Medical/Surgical, Obstetrics, Emergency Room, and Coronary Care areas
- I supervised staff as a Charge Nurse
- I was certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Trauma Nursing Care Certification.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.1996
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Process Improvement
- Project Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
- Scheduling and Planning
- Community Outreach
Community Service
American Legion Auxiliary. Member having held the Vice-President and President offices.
Timeline
Bright Start Program Manager, Nurse Home Visitor, SD Project Firstline Program Manager
South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care
2022.11 - Current
Nurse Home Visitor
Supporting Hands Nurse-Family Partnership
2014.01 - 2022.11
Sr. Director of Resident Assessment
Golden LivingCenter-Wabasso
2004.01 - 2014.01
Public Health Nurse
Redwood County Public Health
1999.09 - 2004.01
Registered Nurse
Redwood Area Hospital
1996.05 - 1999.01
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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