Registered Nurse Care
Resume:
Marissa Valdez
Las Vegas, NM
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Registered Nurse
Ambercare Hospice - Las Vegas, NM
May 2019 to Present
Assess patients eligibility for hospice per Medicare guidelines. Provide emotional, spiritual and physical support to patients and families. Provide compassionate care to hospice patients in multiple locations, private homes, facilities, hospitals, etc. Order medications, supplies, and DME as ordered by MD and as needed. Assess patients and families needs in order to keep patients comfortable and their caregivers the resources needed to care for the patient. Perform wound care, administer medications via various routes, administer feedings. Participate in IDT meetings regularly along with communicating needs and concerns to hospice team members and MD. Pronounce patients, notify funeral home, and assist in disposing of medications. If needed notify OMI. Provide education regarding disease process, medications, hospice coverage, hospice philosophy.
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Hospice Nurse
Golden Services Home Health and Hospice
April 2017 to April 2019
Perform admission, discharge, resumption of care and recertification OASIS and assessments. Provide compassionate care for critically ill patients and their families during the final stages of life. Communicate with MD, PT, OT and any other team members required in patients care. Make referrals for CNA, social worker, etc. Perform ordered lab draws, wound care, IV infusions, PT/INR and education regarding patient's care. Perform braden and fall risk on necessary assessments. Managed physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families as they journeyed through end of life issues. Care provided is to a diverse age population ranging from school age children to geriatric patients. Registered Nurse
Carlsbad Medical Center Wound Care Center/Department April 2018 to March 2019
Cleanse wounds per physicians orders. Take pictures of wounds and document appearances, drainage, odor and vitals signs. Discuss patient care and interventions with physician and patient. Provide education on wounds, treatments, diet, lifestyle changes, disease process, skin changes etc. Fax and communicate with home health and hospice agencies, primary physicians, therapies, referring physicians and any other team members regarding patient care. Document necessary findings in Wound Expert. Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator
San Pedro Nursing and Rehab
November 2016 to April 2017
Complete care plan schedule for long term residents appropriately, yearly or quarterly. Ensure care plan letters are mailed out to responsible parties of resident for attendance of said assessment. Gather information from resident chart, MAR, TAR, nurses notes, therapy notes, resident interview, activities interview, social worker interview and dietary for appropriate assessments. Discuss care with interdisciplinary team to better care for resident. Perform daily PPS meetings with IDT regarding patients days and current assessment scheduled. Review MD orders and notes regarding residents care. Ensure care plan appropriately reflects care for resident. Care plan necessary interviews and problems of residents care. Report any missing documentation to ADON or DON. Ensure assessments are completed timely to CMS.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
ACCENTCARE HEALTH - Denver, CO
April 2016 to October 2016
Complete full body assessments on patients, perform wound care, follow-up with resident's doctor appointments, coordinate day-to-day operations with patients, and obtain scheduled lab draws. Prepare care plans, orders and goals for patient charts. Measure pressure sores and recommend treatments. Complete necessary paperwork for admissions, discharges, recertifications and resumption of care OASIS.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Victory Home Health - Las Vegas, NM
March 2015 to March 2016
Complete full body assessments on patients, administer IV medications, perform wound care, follow- up with resident's doctor appointments, coordinate day-to-day operations with patients, and obtain scheduled lab draws. Prepare care plans, orders and goals for patient charts. Measure pressure sores and recommend treatments. Complete necessary paperwork for admissions. Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Vida Encantada Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility - Las Vegas, NM July 2013 to April 2015
Complete full body assessments on skilled residents, administer oral, intravenous, rectal medications and injections to residents, perform wound care, follow-up with resident's doctor appointments, coordinate day- to-day operations on the nursing floor, obtain scheduled lab draws, and coordinate Certified Nurse Aid assignments. Perform tracheostomy care and gastrostomy feeding and care. Measure pressure sores and recommend treatments. Conduct assessment necessary for MDS and care planning. Education
Bachelor of Science
Nursing Eastern New Mexico University - Portales, NM May 2019
Associates of Applied Science in Applied Science
Nursing Luna Community College - Las Vegas, NM
May 2013
Certificate
Practical Nursing Luna Community College - Las Vegas, NM May 2012
Nursing Licenses
RN
Expires: August 2022
State: NM
RN
Expires: September 2020
State: CO
Skills
• Home Health
• RN
• MDS
• Tube Feeding
• Hospice Care
• Nursing
• Case Management
• Vital Signs
• Medication Administration
• Experience Administering Injections
• Home Care
Certifications and Licenses
Wound Care Certified
BLS Certification
BLS Certification
Assessments
Clinical judgment — Highly Proficient
January 2021
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Highly Proficient
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