Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Vincent Velarde

Vincent Velarde

Moriarty,NM

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2021 - Current
    • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
    • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
    • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
    • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
    • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
    • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Clinical Nurse Manager

CoreCivic Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
  • Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical staff.

Registered Nurse, Neurological Step-down

Presbyterian Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2019
    • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
    • Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
    • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
    • Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PICC lines.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brown Mackie College - Denver, Albuquerque, NM
05.2017

Skills

    • EMR Systems (EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts)
    • Interpreting EKGs
    • Blood Product Transfusion
    • Seizure Disorders
    • Withdrawal Symptoms
      • Chronic and Acute Conditions
      • Intravenous Infusions
      • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
      • Immunizations and Vaccinations
      • IV Administration

Certification

  • Licensed RN (CA) - Valid until 11/2024
  • Licensed RN (Compact) - Valid until 10/2024
  • BLS, AHA - Valid until 9/2025
  • NIHSS, NIH.GOV - Valid until 5/2025

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse - FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager - CoreCivic Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Neurological Step-down - Presbyterian Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2019
Brown Mackie College - Denver - Associate of Science, Nursing
Vincent Velarde