Valerie Joy Khoo
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated medical professional with 28 years of experience of hands - on expertise in the field of nursing. Committed to providing outstanding care and support to help improve the quality of life. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to foster a friendly and caring environment. Related well to people from a variety of cultures and socio-economic conditions. Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
UMC
06.2022 - Current
- Works at UMC in CRP Department or floater
- Improves patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhances patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administers medications accurately and safely in a timely manner, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Travel Nurse
Capital Staffing Solutions
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked at Henderson Hospital med-surg units
- Easily adapted to new working environments
- Provided excellent care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation until completion.
- Administered medications to 5 patients and monitored response to medications
- Cared for patients in 37-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Nurse
St. Michael’s Medical Center, Med/Surg/Tele
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Assessed, developed, implemented and evaluated comprehensive plan of care through multidisciplinary in this 37 - bed capacity unit
- Worked closely with all health care providers to facilitate effective, efficient and quality care.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Nurse
Kindred Hospital, Staff
11.2014 - 05.2021
- Performed initial assessments and evaluate physical well-being of patients in 35 - bed capacity unit
- Observed and reported abnormal vital sign changes and symptoms to physicians for further management
- Strong clinical skills in venipuncture, IV medication administration, wound care and ventilator management.
Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital, Staff
04.2012 - 12.2019
- Responsible for providing quality nursing care to critically ill patients on ventilator support including but not limited to medication administration, wound care, telemetry, initiating & monitoring IV drip medications, tracheostomy care, suctioning and ventilator maintenance.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in a 50 -bed capacity unit.
Nurse
Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, Pulmonary
04.2009 - 01.2012
- Accurately maintain patient’s records and develop a suitable course of actions based on patient-specific needs
- Responsible for documenting frequent respiratory status (ventilator settings, parameters and lung sounds)
- Perform suctioning and provide oral and site care around artificial airways.
Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Medical Staffing, Staff
10.2005 - 02.2009
- Delivered complete range of RN services and abilities
- Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication list
- Carried out therapeutic nursing procedures and monitored patient's condition
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Nurse
St. Theodore’s Hospital, Staff
11.1998 - 09.2005
- Assessed patients and collected data and information
- Planned and implemented care that has been organized in an effective way
- Administered medications as well as other forms of treatments ordered by the doctor.
Nurse
Besao District Hospital
09.1995 - 01.1996
- Provided excellent care to patients
- Provided teaching to patients and family members in regards to giving the highest quality of life.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
Pangasinan, Philippines04.1995
Skills
- LTAC
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound care
- Phlebotomy
- Ventilator Maintenance and Care
- IV Access and Medication Administration
Timeline
RN
UMC
06.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse
Capital Staffing Solutions
12.2021 - 03.2022
Nurse
St. Michael’s Medical Center, Med/Surg/Tele
06.2020 - 10.2021
Nurse
Kindred Hospital, Staff
11.2014 - 05.2021
Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital, Staff
04.2012 - 12.2019
Nurse
Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, Pulmonary
04.2009 - 01.2012
Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Medical Staffing, Staff
10.2005 - 02.2009
Nurse
St. Theodore’s Hospital, Staff
11.1998 - 09.2005
Nurse
Besao District Hospital
09.1995 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
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