RACHEL VALDES

BSN / RN

**** ***** ** **, ********** DC, 20002

305-***-**** (C) adev62@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

Highly motivated Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience on a Cardiac Surgery Step-down unit. Provides expert patient-oriented care to cardiac surgery patients both pre- and post-op after transfer from ICU. Preceptor for newly graduated and incoming experienced nurses. Often functions as charge nurse. Leadership: Active member in several unit committees, to include both Wound Care Committee and Nurses’ Social Committee. As a Wound Care Committee representative, responsible for attending monthly meetings and conducting wound audits. Responsible for educating unit staff on proper wound care. Interpersonal skills: Compassionate and empathetic toward patients and their families. Emphasize the involvement of patients and family members in the planning of care. Ensure that patients and family members receive the proper education regarding care.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Phlebotomy, chest tube care, wound care, central line care

● Management of external pacemaker wires

● Management of drips including but not limited to Insulin, Heparin, Lasix, Amiodarone, Milrinone and Dobutamine PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REGISTERED NURSE CARDIAC SURGERY STEP-DOWN July 2018 - PRESENT WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER Washington, DC

● Manage care for up to 4 patients requiring specialized care after transfer from cardiac surgery ICU as well as preoperative care

● Complete charge nurse duties overseeing 6-7 RN’s and 2-3 Patient care technicians

● Assess the needs, status, and stability of patients as needed

● Facilitate the of transfer of patients with deteriorating conditions back to ICU

● Collaborate with Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioners and Nurse case managers to determine patient care plans NURSE EXTERN CARDIAC SURGERY STEP-DOWN May 2017 – June 2017 WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER Washington, DC

● Worked with Nurse Preceptor, Physician, and Surgeons to provide high-quality care to patients on the Cardiac Surgery Step-Down unit

● Completed daily duties including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, medication education and administration, and Foley catheters

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND SKILLS. EDUCATION

● BLS through AHA

● ACLS through AHA

● LVAD Certification

● Registered Nurse, License RN 1049014

● Fluent in both Spanish and English

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Catholic University of America, 2018

Washington, DC

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