Viridiana Valdivia, R.N.
Registered Nurse
Collinsville,OK
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with a strong background in endoscopy and step-down care, notably at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans. Excelled in bilingual patient communication, vital signs monitoring, and emergency management. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork, patient advocacy, and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes through advanced nursing practices and effective collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
HIllcrest Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
- Participated in ongoing cross-training initiatives to expand skill sets and provide support across various functions within the nursing team.
- Translated Spanish / English for both patients and medical providers.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, provided discharge instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms in both English and Spanish medical terminology.
Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry Step Down Unit
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting a healing environment conducive to recovery and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage complex patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring and ventilator support.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge - ITT Technical Institute
Tulsa, OK09-2016
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen collection and proper labeling
- Pre-operative care
- Post operative care
- Endoscopy procedures
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Time management abilities
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Life Support Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
HIllcrest Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry Step Down Unit
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
11.2018 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge - ITT Technical Institute
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