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Zuelma Valdez

Maywood

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate, culturally diverse Registered Nurse that can show empathy as information is gathered of my patients’ medical history. I am committed to respecting my patients’ autonomy while maintain professionalism and empathy. I have the ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed with the ability to handle difficult patients and high stress situations. Strong verbal communication skills and great team player.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mcneal Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Endoscopy / GI lab RN
  • Inpatient/Outpatient endoscopy lab
  • Patient triage and IV starts
  • Intraoperative conscious sedation, and PACU care for routine and emergent endoscopy cases
  • Proficient in EGDs, colonoscopies, ERCPs, EUS with or without fine needle aspiration
  • PEG tube placement, and bronchoscopies
  • Patient and family education and coordination of care, and overnight and weekend call
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

Oak Street Health Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Telephone support and triage for patients
  • Scheduling problem visits, nurse visits when appropriate
  • Symptom management, supporting refill requests, and answering visit follow up questions
  • Providing patient education, particularly around chronic conditions in person and over the phone
  • Provide education in Diabetic program plans and high blood pressure
  • Notifying patients on abnormal lab and tests results
  • Conduct medication refills and prior authorizations.
  • Provide direction to medical assistants to support the delivery of procedures
  • Responsible for administering medications at clinic and TB placement/ readings, assist with Lab draw, A1C, INR
  • Responsible for ordering medications, clinic supplies and proper PPE
  • Responsible for keeping track of PPE and Covid vaccine, antiviral medication count
  • Provide support in administering Covid vaccines and testing for Covid, providing educations on Covid care

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Community First Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Managed caseload of several patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress in EMR systems.

Education

BSN - Nursing

Aspen University
Denver, Colorado
05.2021

AAS - Nursing

Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Certified in CPR and basic life support
  • Advanced cardiac life support certification
  • Patient-centered care
  • Proficient in Spanish communication
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Cultural awareness
  • Effective time management

Accomplishments

  • Advanced to Clinical Ladder Level III by meeting criteria in professional development, quality improvement, and patient care excellence.
  • Participated in unit -based initiatives to improve patient outcomes and staff engagement.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to several patients in different environments.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Certification

  • CPR certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life support
  • Certification of Nurse Injector Registered Nurse from The Confidence Bar

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mcneal Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Community First Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse

Oak Street Health Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2023

AAS - Nursing

Ambria College of Nursing

BSN - Nursing

Aspen University

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