Varline Valentin
Leominster,MA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Traveler
Baystate Medical Hospital
Springfield, MA
04.2022 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Maintained detailed records of patient care services rendered according to established guidelines.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times due to illness or death of a loved one.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing changes in physical condition or behavior of the patient.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while providing quality nursing care.
- Collaborated with other nurses in order to develop best practices for delivering quality nursing care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Educated patients about their medical conditions and the necessary treatments or procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses related to nursing practices and professional development.
ICU Staff Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
Lowell, MA
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices for current patients in the ICU setting.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
Nurse Traveler
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times due to illness or death of a loved one.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center One Boston Center Place
Boston, MA
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Utilized evidence-based practice standards when making clinical decisions regarding patient assessment and care planning activities.
- Implemented appropriate pain management strategies based on individual patient needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
- Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH11-2022
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Vasoactive infusion management
- ACLS/BLS certification
- CCRN certification
- Ventilator Management
- Airway Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- central line management
- Critical Care
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Nurse Traveler
Baystate Medical Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Nurse Traveler
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
ICU Staff Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
07.2019 - 01.2023
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center One Boston Center Place
08.2017 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roxbury Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
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