THERESA VALERIO
Eureka
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care and over a decade of healthcare experience. Eager new grad ready to apply clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and exceptional patient advocacy skills. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and maintaining patient safety while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Fortuna Rehabilitation & Wellness Center
Eureka, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, enhancing individualized treatment approaches.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated communication among nursing staff, promoting a cohesive work environment.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs in fast-paced clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and preventative health strategies.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse - Corrections
Naphcare
Reno, Nevada
08.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
Medical Assistant
Carson Tahoe Medical Center
Carson City, NV
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures, preparation of patients, and vital sign procedures.
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.
- Assisted in the training of new medical staff.
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimens for tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs.
MA III Mentor
Open Door Health Care
Eureka, CA
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Created an environment that enabled open communication between mentor and mentee relationships through active listening techniques.
- Helped mentees become self-reliant through coaching and counseling.
Medical Assistant III Mentor / Care Coordinator
Open Door Clinic
Arcata, CA
10.2016 - 08.2022
- Remained calm and poised in emergencies by calmly interacting with patients to avoid stress and panic.
- Assisted in minor medical procedures such as suturing, splinting, and casting.
- Communicated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.
- Improved clinical operations and productivity by promoting efficient patient flow.
- Reviewed all pre-visit work required for each exam for completion and checked availability of test results in electronic medical record (EMR).
- Delivered excellent patient service and strengthened patient-clinician relationship through positive interactions.
- Worked closely with physicians to produce documentation during medical examinations.
- Implemented protocol and established new workflows for clinic care incentives.
- Developed new clinical forms and dot phrases to improve team performance on quality improvement measures.
- Monitored processes and recommended methods for improvement.
Education
Associates of Science - Register Nursing
College of the Redwoods
CA05.2025
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts: Science Exploration
College of the Redwoods
CA05.2024
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts: Science
College of the Redwoods
CA12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
High School
CA06.2011
Skills
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS
- Interpersonal communication
- Wound care
- Patient safety
- Epic systems
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Quality improvement
- Written communication
- Minor surgery
- Patient care
- Needs assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing documentation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (CA), 95428776
- BLS
- Certified Medical Assistant (CA), 18332-17
- Licensed Registered Nurse (NV), 892792
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Fortuna Rehabilitation & Wellness Center
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Corrections
Naphcare
08.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Carson Tahoe Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
MA III Mentor
Open Door Health Care
08.2022 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant III Mentor / Care Coordinator
Open Door Clinic
10.2016 - 08.2022
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts: Science Exploration
College of the Redwoods
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts: Science
College of the Redwoods
High School Diploma - undefined
High School
Associates of Science - Register Nursing
College of the Redwoods