Valin Myers
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Experienced and patient-oriented nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Seeking a position as a registered nurse in a clinical setting to utilize skills, knowledge, and expertise in providing high-quality healthcare. Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments, with expertise in medical-surgical and telemetry specialties.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Travel Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse
Rush Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Travel Registered Nurse
Evanston Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
United Healthcare
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Travel Registered Nurse
AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Reduced stress among patients and their families by offering clear communication and support throughout treatment process.
- Maintained detailed patient records for accurate documentation and effective treatment planning, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments with high degree of accuracy, ensuring patient safety and adherence to healthcare protocols.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Illinois Masonic Medical Center
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2019
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Infection control
- Cardiac monitors
- Accurate documentation
Licensurecertificationsskills
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 06/19
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED), American Heart Association, 02/23
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 03/23
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
05.2024 - 12.2024
Travel Registered Nurse - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Travel Registered Nurse - OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Registered Nurse - Rush Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Evanston Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
09.2022 - 11.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse - United Healthcare
07.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse - AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse - Advocate Aurora Illinois Masonic Medical Center
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Chamberlain College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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