Valerie Whitfield
North Las Vegas
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician / CNA with experience in high-acuity hospitals, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Skilled in Epic EMR and vital sign monitoring, supporting RNs with complex clinical tasks. Focused on delivering patient-centered care and ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance in diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Tech / CNA
TLC Care Center
Las Vegas, NV
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored respiratory status and promptly communicated changes in patient condition to clinical team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Delivered routine and emergency nursing care under RN supervision, focusing on ventilator-dependent patients to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained sterile and organized environment, ensuring functionality and accessibility of high-acuity medical equipment for effective patient care.
Patient Care Tech / CNA
Mission Pines Nursing
Las Vegas, NV
06.2025 - Current
- Executed daily clinical assignments for diverse patient load, meeting all ADLs, hygiene, and nutritional needs with dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to update care plans and ensure accurate EHR documentation, enhancing patient care.
Patient Care Tech
Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Monitored and supported high-acuity patients during high-volume NOC shifts, ensuring safety and care continuity.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care, specimen collection, and equipment transport to enhance patient care.
- Charted patient vitals and behavioral observations in Epic EMR, facilitating timely clinical decision-making.
Patient Care Tech
North Vista Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed 10+ patient assignment per shift, prioritizing tasks to address patient acuity and immediate needs effectively.
- Reduced fall incidents by 15% through adherence to hospital safety protocols and proactive rounding.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in implementing patient care plans, facilitating communication among healthcare teams.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advanced Health Care of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring, documenting vital signs accurately and consistently.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by facilitating exercises and mobility for post-operative patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Patient Care Tech / Medical Assistant
Adobe Population Health
Las Vegas, NV
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed in-home health assessments and provided chronic disease management education to enhance patient understanding and self-care.
- Collaborated with Nurse Practitioners to implement and modify patient care plans using real-time health data for improved patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of significant changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, fostering patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline patient care protocols and improve service delivery.
Education
ASN - Pathways To Nursing
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ-Hybrid07-2028
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiloh CNA School
Las Vegas, NV09-2023
Medical Assistant - Medical
United Education Institute
Las Vegas, NV08-2022
Skills
- Clinical care support
- Patient safety management
- Specialized patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
- CPR certification
- Technical proficiency
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (NV Lic #871860)
- CPR / BLS Certified (American Heart Association)
- CPI Certified (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Timeline
Patient Care Tech / CNA
TLC Care Center
10.2025 - Current
Patient Care Tech / CNA
Mission Pines Nursing
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Tech
Valley Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
Patient Care Tech
North Vista Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advanced Health Care of Las Vegas
10.2023 - 01.2025
Patient Care Tech / Medical Assistant
Adobe Population Health
08.2022 - 08.2024
ASN - Pathways To Nursing
Mohave Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiloh CNA School
Medical Assistant - Medical
United Education Institute