Valerie Grace
Paxton
Summary
Results-driven RN with experience in collaborative care planning and patient education. Known for quick response in emergencies and commitment to quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care and fostering teamwork in multidisciplinary settings. Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in managing complex cases. Proficient in developing individualized care plans and training new staff, dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Carle Foundation Hospital
urbana
08.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
RN
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Worked on the Advanced care unit and the Solid Organ transplant unit.
- Assisted in emergency procedures following hospital protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN, Critical Care
Banner Heath Care Phoenix
Phoenix
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate documentation standards according to hospital policy.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to critical care nursing practices.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL03-2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Discharge planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- UNL
- Preceptor
Timeline
RN
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2022 - Current
RN
Mayo Clinic
11.2017 - 04.2021
RN, Critical Care
Banner Heath Care Phoenix
01.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
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