Valerie Wright
Rockford,IL
Summary
Neurology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Mercy Health Javon Bea Hospitals, skilled in critical care and patient advocacy. Expert in managing neurovascular emergencies and conducting detailed assessments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive care and education. Committed to excellence in medication management and patient support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Javon Bea Hospitals
12.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with acute stroke, TIA, intracerebral hemorrhage, and other neurovascular emergencies.
- Perform initial assessments including detailed neurological exams, NIH Stroke Scale scoring, and rapid assessment for reperfusion therapies (IV thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy).
- Collaborate with stroke neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neurointerventional radiologists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, and critical care teams to coordinate time-sensitive interventions.
- Order and interpret neuroimaging (CT, CTA, CTP, and MRI) and laboratory tests to guide clinical decision-making.
- Assist with peri-procedural and post-procedural management of patients undergoing endovascular stroke intervention and other neurointerventional procedures.
- Provide ongoing care in the ICU, step-down, and outpatient stroke clinic setting, including secondary stroke prevention and patient/family education.
- Serve as a resource and educator for nursing staff, patients, and families regarding stroke recognition, management, and recovery.
- Management of patients with seizure disorders and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Manage clinical research trials involving stem cell (Shionogi trial) and Factor XIa (Librexia Stroke trial).
- Managing UIC Students during their Neurology rotation.
- Perform all lumbar punctures within the hospital.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nurses PRN
12.2020 - Current
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Travel ER Nurse
AYA
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Streamlined patient intake process for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals for improved care coordination.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining accurate documentation and thorough hand-off reports.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced ER setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments while working as a travel nurse at various hospitals nationwide, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
ER Registered Nurse/Trauma Nurse (TNS)
Saint Anthony Medical Center
02.2005 - 12.2020
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Rockford Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 02.2005
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - FNP
Saint Anthony College Of Nursing
Rockford, IL05.2024
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Saint Anthony College Of Nursing
Rockford, IL05.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL05.2003
Bachelor Of Journalism - Journalism
University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12.1995
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emergency Care
- Medication Management
- Critical Care
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Stroke management
- Seizure management
- Lumbar puncture
- Neurodegenerative disease diagnosis and management
- Clinical judgment
- Diagnosis and treatment
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNS, TNCC and ECRN
Timeline
Neurology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Javon Bea Hospitals
12.2024 - Current
Travel ER Nurse
AYA
06.2024 - 11.2024
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nurses PRN
12.2020 - Current
ER Registered Nurse/Trauma Nurse (TNS)
Saint Anthony Medical Center
02.2005 - 12.2020
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Rockford Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 02.2005
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - FNP
Saint Anthony College Of Nursing
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Saint Anthony College Of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Highland Community College
Bachelor Of Journalism - Journalism
University Of Iowa
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