TAMARA VALIENTE

**** ****** ***** **** - ********, TX 77469

(H)281-***-**** (C)713-***-****

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To Whom It May Concern:

It is my desire to secure a position that will enable me to provide expert

nursing skills with a prominent institution.

As an experienced and fully licensed Registered Nurse dedicated to the

mission of compassionate patient care, I feel that my education and

training make me an excellent candidate for the open RN position. I am

hard-working, energetic and a highly skilled professional with the

knowledge that is required to provide high quality care.

I am competent in my scrubbing and circulating skills and I am a very

passionate advocate for my patients and their families. My comforting

approach to Operating Room processes allow me to create a positive

environment in challenging and unfamiliar situations.

I pride myself on my communication and documentation skills. I understand

the importance of being clear and thorough, providing pertinent information

when necessitated. I am an excellent listener and follow directions even

under the utmost pressure. I have collaborated with a variety of other

medical professionals to achieve our joint goal of improving the quality of

patients' lives.

I have extensive experience in leadership and mentoring, supervising co-

nurses and surgical technologists. I have participated actively in

developing and implementing comprehensive operating room care plans. In my

previous position, I assisted in new procedures developed in the

Neurosurgery department which improved patient outcomes.

I have attached a copy of my Resume' for your review. This details my

nursing experience more extensively.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from

you.

Sincerely,

Tamara Valiente, RN, BSN

TAMARA VALIENTE

4735 Redbud Place Lane - Richmond, TX 77469

(H) 281-***-**** (C) 713-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 30+ years' experience in clinical settings

providing Operating Room nursing care in many specialties.

Specialized in Neurosurgery for the past five (5) years.

Provided critical care and managed complex procedures with ease.

Very efficient and organized with case load.

SKILLS

Strong clinical judgment Preceptor

High level of autonomy Able to scrub and circulate

Patient/Family focused Neurosurgery expert

Adept at prioritizing/managing case load Shared Governance

Leadership

WORK HISTORY

Houston Methodist Hospital - 6565 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030 713-

394-6000 05/1996-10/2013

. Worked in the Dunn Operating Room where services included General,

Orthopedics, Neurology, Endovascular (CV and Neurology), and Plastics

. Acted as a temporary board runner and/or charge nurse as assigned by

management

. Acted as a Patient Care Coordinator for the ancillary staff for 1-1/2

years

. Participated and lead two shared governance councils: Recruitment and

Retention, as well as the throughput committees

. Provided on-call care at all times of day and night

. Acted as a Resource person for all staff assigned in DOR

St. Joseph Hospital - 1835 Franklin, Denver, CO 80218 303-***-****

03/1993-03/1996

. Primarily Orthopedics department (Hospital specialty)

. Experience with knee scopes to total joints, Neonatal, RE-

implantation, Spine, and plastic breast flap

Hermann Hospital - 6411 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030 713-***-****

01/1992 02/1993

. Operating Room Nurse

. Scrubbed and circulated all types of surgeries

. Developed interest in Orthopedic and Neurosurgery

. Trauma

TAMARA VALIENTE

4735 Redbud Place Lane - Richmond, TX

77469

(H) 281-***-**** (C) 713-***-****

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WORK HISTORY - Cont'd

Universal Nurses, Inc. - I-59 South, Bellaire, TX

01/1990-12/1991

. Worked 'Agency' - contracted from 6 weeks to 6 months in outpatient

surgery centers to major trauma centers throughout the Houston area

. Primarily a circulating nurse for all types of surgeries

Northeast Medical Center - 18951 Memorial N., Humble, TX 281-***-****

8/1988-12/1989

. Provided operating room nursing care to patients with acute disease

processes

. Self-directed with astute judgment skills

. Developed a high level of personal accountability in this position

. Provided on-call care 24 hours per day

St. Elizabeth Hospital - 2830 Calder Ave., Beaumont, TX 77630 409-***-****

01/1988-07/1988

. Extensive Operating Room nursing

. Primarily Neurosurgery and Cardiovascular surgeries, both circulating

and scrubbing

Baptist Orange Hospital - 608 Strickland Dr., Orange, TX 776**-***-***-

9361 01/1981-12/1987

. Basic Operating Room nursing

. Provided on-call care 24 hours per day

Upjohn Healthcare, Inc. - Orange, TX 77630

1981-1987

. Part-time position

. Provided primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients in their

homes

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Lamar University - 4400 S. M L King, Jr. Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77710

TAMARA VALIENTE

4735 Redbud Place Ln -

Richmond, TX 77469

(H) 281-***-**** (C)

713-***-****

accl83@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Dr. David Baskin, Professor of Neurosurgery Dept., Houston Methodist

Hospital 713-***-****

Dr. Victoria Zavala, Greater Houston Anesthesiologist, 713-***-****

Meg Scott, Ex-manager of the Neurosurgery Dept., 281-***-****

Kelly Tessier, co-worker at Houston Methodist Hospital, 281-***-****

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