Valerie xiong
Fresno,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in maternal and newborn care at CRMC-Fresno. Expertise in neonatal resuscitation and effective discharge planning enhances patient outcomes. Proven ability to manage complex postpartum situations while delivering family-centered care. Strong background in critical thinking and communication supports patient recovery and care management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-NICU/NBU
CRMC-Fresno
05.2015 - Current
- Enhanced patient care quality by adhering to safety protocols and best practices.
- Developed tailored care plans through interdisciplinary team collaboration and input.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly addressed emergencies to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Employed critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient needs.
- Ensured infection control by following protocols and educating patients on hygiene.
Registered Nurse
CRMC-Fresno
03.2003 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on personalized plans.
- Boosted staff performance by mentoring new nurses, fostering positive workplace environment.
- Managed patient crises effectively with de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication.
- Stayed informed on nursing best practices through continued professional development.
- Educated parents thoroughly on infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
- Identified potential issues early through comprehensive assessments of mother and newborn.
- Supported patients with postpartum depression, connecting them to mental health resources.
- Ensured readiness for discharge by educating patients on self-care and follow-up.
RN-Labor Delivery
CRMC-Fresno
03.2002 - 03.2005
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
- Delivered individualized birth plans through collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educated expectant mothers on labor, pain management, and postpartum care effectively.
- Supported obstetricians and midwives during deliveries and newborn care post-birth.
- Coached pregnant women through childbirth and postnatal recovery alongside healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of California, Fresno
Fresno, CA06-2002
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of California, Fresno
Fresno, CA06-1998
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA06-1996
Skills
- Maternal care
- Preeclampsia management
- Breastfeeding support
- Family-centered care
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Postpartum hemorrhage management
- Newborn care
- NICU-feeders and growers
- New Born Nursery
- Discharge planning
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Postpartum assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- RN- License - current
- BLS certified-current
- NRP certified-current
Languages
Hmong
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN-NICU/NBU
CRMC-Fresno
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
CRMC-Fresno
03.2003 - Current
RN-Labor Delivery
CRMC-Fresno
03.2002 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of California, Fresno
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of California, Fresno
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno City College