Virah Ivy Jane Valentin
Louisville,Philippines
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in ambulatory care and adult intensive care nursing along with familiarity of utilization review and management. Skilled in providing exceptional and holistic care to diverse patient populations. Does well independently but can also work cohesively with other healthcare team members. Adapts quickly to new clinical areas with proper orientation and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
University Of Louisville Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Utilization Review Nurse
EXL Service Phils Inc
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Balance quality of care with cost efficiency
- Compile and review medical information and insurance coverage
- Authorize requested medical services
- Prepare cases for physician review
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluate the patient’s current condition if the service or procedure requested is medically necessary for the member based on appropriate guidelines (i.e CMS, MCG, insurance company policies)
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Customer Care Specialist - Registered Nurse
FamilyDOC Clinic, Zapfam Inc
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Perform patient health assessments and health maintenance activities (e.g
- History taking, physical exams, prenatal care, well baby visits and immunizations)
- Provides case management by being a patient advocate, as well as resource and contact person for patient
- Performs assessment data collection and documents subjective data (chief complaint and allergies) and objective data (vital signs, height and weight, etc.) and consistently record and document the data in the patient’s electronic medical record
- Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly, and performs lab or diagnostic testing according to set protocols or standards as prescribed by the primary care physician and reports all critical lab values immediately
- Demonstrates ability to remain calm, perform effectively and professionally during peak periods of activity and emergency situations
- Anticipates and prepares examination room with equipment and supplies required for the consult
- Assists primary care physician with examinations and procedures per request
- Utilizes universal precautions in obtaining specimens (venipuncture, cultures, etc.) and in delivery of patient care
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
- Arrange follow-up appointments and release of diagnostic results as necessary
- Maintains clinic supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Verified accuracy of customer account information and updated when necessary.
- Took ownership of customers issues to follow problems through to resolution.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Perpetual Health Medical Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs
- Provide post-mortem care
- Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's' clinical status
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, and pressure lines
- Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions
- Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, elective cardioversion, and also perform CPR and/or ACLS to patients in cardiopulmonary arrest
- Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use
- Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices
- Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed
- Coordinate patient care conferences
- Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.
Registered Nurse
Abha International Private Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Collect patient’s current symptoms and records patients’ current vital signs
- Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications and reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the hospital policy
- Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
- Ensures that the designated area is organized, clean, and conducive to the well-being of patient
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
- Displays professionalism and composure while completing urgent tasks in a timely manner
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines04.2012
Skills
- Sedation Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Equipment Care
- Operational Standards
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Administering Medicines
- Neurological Assessments
- Critical Care Assessments
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Mechanical Ventilation Equipment
- Blood Transfusions
- Active Listening
Certification
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association - 2022
- ACLS Certification, American Heart Association - 2023
- National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse - 2020
- Philippines Nursing Licensure Examination - 2012
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
University Of Louisville Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Utilization Review Nurse
EXL Service Phils Inc
12.2020 - 05.2022
Customer Care Specialist - Registered Nurse
FamilyDOC Clinic, Zapfam Inc
06.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Perpetual Health Medical Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Abha International Private Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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