Valerie Montes
Watsonville
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in high-stress emergency settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to collaborative success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Watsonville Community Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vitals, identifying changes in condition and escalating concerns to appropriate medical staff.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Conducted patient assessments to evaluate health status, documenting findings accurately within electronic health records.
- Provided immediate care to stabilize patients in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and enhance patient outcomes.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- De-escalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse, Nights
Watsonville Community Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and patient outcomes.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety measures.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Nurse, Critical Care Nights
Watsonville Community Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and quality patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish care plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Monitored critical patients' conditions, utilizing advanced technology for timely interventions and data analysis.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, responses, and outcomes to ensure seamless transition of care during shift changes.
- Coordinated family meetings to provide updates on patients'' conditions, treatment options, and progress towards goals.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Watsonville Community Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2016
- Administered critical care treatments and medications to stabilize patient conditions.
- Monitored patient progress using advanced monitoring equipment and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Led code blue responses, demonstrating quick decision-making in high-pressure situations.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO06-2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA12-2007
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV insertion
- Patient safety
- Conflict resolution
- Ethical practice
- Health promotion
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Compassionate and caring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Watsonville Community Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Charge Nurse, Nights
Watsonville Community Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse, Critical Care Nights
Watsonville Community Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Watsonville Community Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Cabrillo College