VANESSA VALADEZ
North Central Baptist Hospital
New Braunfels,TX
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with experience providing maternal-newborn care in a high-volume hospital setting. Skilled in postpartum and newborn assessment, patient education, discharge planning, and recognition of maternal and neonatal complications. Experienced collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and floating to Pediatrics and Level IV NICU. Proficient in Cerner and CPN electronic medical record systems.
Work History
Maternal-Newborn Registered Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Provide comprehensive nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns in a fast-paced Mother-Baby unit.
- Perform maternal and newborn assessments, identifying and escalating changes in patient condition.
- Monitor for postpartum complications including hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, infection, and newborn health concerns.
- Educate families on newborn care, feeding, safe sleep practices, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Support newborn transition and stabilization following delivery.
- Float to Pediatrics and Level IV NICU to assist with patient care and staffing needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, neonatal providers, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Crew Member
6 Years 10 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-volume environment while supporting inventory, merchandising, and daily operations.
- Demonstrated strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced setting.
Doctor's Assistant / Prior Authorization Specialist
2 Years 9 Months- Coordinated prior authorizations, appeals, and insurance approvals for medications, diagnostic testing, and specialty treatments.
- Served as liaison between providers, pharmacies, insurance carriers, and patients to facilitate timely care.
- Educated patients regarding treatment plans and insurance requirements while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor in Healthcare Studies
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Skills
Maternal-newborn care specialist in a high-volume hospital
Experience caring for postpartum mothers and newborns
including newborn stabilization and discharge education
Float experience in Pediatrics and Level IV NICU
Skilled in maternal complication recognition
patient education
and interdisciplinary collaboration
Proficient in Cerner and CPN electronic medical record systemst
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas
- BLS
- NRP
Timeline
Maternal-Newborn Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Doctor's Assistant / Prior Authorization Specialist
Grace Southern Medical Clinic
07.2018 - 04.2021Read More
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
09.2015 - 07.2022Read More
University of the Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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The University of Texas At Dallas
Bachelor of Science from Neuroscience, Minor in Healthcare Studies
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