Valeria Hernández-Muñoz
Juncos
Summary
Professional in the Nursing area, committed to the work, used to working under pressure, good interpersonal relationships, person with initiative, punctual, responsible, respectful, empathetic, helpful, honest, cooperative with teamwork skills, leadership. Ability to make decisions, critical thinking and relate to clients. Leadership and teamwork experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating OR Nurse
Ashford Presbyterian Comunity Hospital
Condado,San Juan Puerto Rico
10.2022 - Current
- Anticipated potential needs in the operating room environment by maintaining an organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed for efficient workflow.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in perioperative nursing care.
- Preserved patient dignity and privacy throughout the surgical experience by advocating for their rights as part of a holistic approach to nursing care.
- Managed the care of surgical instruments throughout procedures, ensuring proper handling, cleaning, and sterilization to uphold patient safety standards.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate sharing of critical information during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs continuously throughout procedures, alerting appropriate team members when changes indicated potential concerns or required adjustments in care plans.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients and their families.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care in the operating room.
- Assessed patients'' physical and emotional needs preoperatively, providing education and support to alleviate anxiety.
- Ensured proper positioning of patients during surgeries, minimizing risk of injury or discomfort.
- Conducted thorough assessments of operative sites both pre-and post-procedure, reporting any abnormal findings promptly to minimize potential complications.
- Maintained detailed documentation of surgical procedures and interventions for accurate medical records and billing purposes.
- Enhanced patient safety by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols during surgeries.
- Safeguarded patients from harm by accurately identifying and verifying surgical sites, protecting against wrong-site surgeries.
- Expedited patient recovery by promptly addressing postoperative complications or concerns through timely intervention and collaboration with other healthcare providers.
- Consistently met strict regulatory requirements for safe medication administration during surgeries while adhering to facility policies regarding controlled substances management.
- Promoted teamwork among OR staff by fostering a positive work environment based on mutual respect and shared goals.
- Reduced surgery delays by efficiently preparing the operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Cashier
Farmacia
Juncos, Puerto Rico
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions, and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Practical Nursing Student
Comunidad Ingenio
Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Practical Nursing Student
Hospital Menonita
Caguas, Puerto Rico
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Universidad De Puerto Rico Recinto De Humacao
Humacao05.2022
Skills
- Honesty, ethics and integrity
- Acceptance of comments
- Cooperative attitude
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork / Interpersonal relations
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Communicative skills
- Positive attitude
Certification
- Assistant and operating room staff on the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System Training - March 2023-present
- NRP June 2024
- CPR March 2024
- ACLS Jue 2024
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Ashford Presbyterian Comunity Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Practical Nursing Student
Comunidad Ingenio
09.2021 - 11.2021
Cashier
Farmacia
06.2019 - 02.2023
Practical Nursing Student
Hospital Menonita
09.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Universidad De Puerto Rico Recinto De Humacao