Valerie Williams
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment ( Operating-Room and Cardio-Thoracic ICU step-down). Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
06.1994 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Registered Nurse
Health Temp Staffing Agency
01.2009 - 06.2019
- Started as a surgical technologist then a registered nurse.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked in perioperative operating rooms, setting up, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting surgeons, anesthesiologist, and surgical team needs.
- Working in multiple surgical environments, such as, ancillary, outpatient, and in-patient surgery centers.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ12.2008
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2007
Surgical Technology
The Bryman School - Tempe
Tempe, AZ02.1994
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Phoenix Job Corps
Phoenix, AZ06.1990
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Intravenous Therapy
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Patient and family advocacy
- Palliative care awareness
- Emergency Procedures
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Critical Care Life Support (Quarterly)
- AORN certification renewed 3/2024
- License - Registered Nurse renewed 4/2021
- BLS Training - Quarterly
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Health Temp Staffing Agency
01.2009 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
06.1994 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Surgical Technology
The Bryman School - Tempe
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Phoenix Job Corps
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