Vincent Valdez
Freeland,MD
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency, Psychiatric and Operating Room nursing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
08.2019 - Current
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Penn State Hampden Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Patuxent Institution
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Critical Care Technician
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in emergency setting.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Monitored vital signs before, during and after transportation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Asian College, Inc
Quezon City, Philippines03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Manila, Philippines03.2000
Skills
- IV Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Operating Room Safety
- Equipment Operation
- Circulating Nurse Skills; Patient Positioning; Preoperative Checklists
- Critical Thinking; Decision-Making
- Urgent Care; Emergency Response
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Heart saver CPR AED
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
02.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Penn State Hampden Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
08.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Patuxent Institution
05.2019 - 11.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
08.2018 - 09.2020
Critical Care Technician
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
02.2015 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Asian College, Inc
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
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