Kathleen Valentin
Annville
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Family Medicine
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Supported doctors and nurses in clinical procedures to enhance patient recovery.
- Maintained patient confidentiality to uphold professional standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care, assisting in daily activities for improved patient comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Human Resources Coordinator- Preboarding
Penn State Health
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of employee information, ensuring data protection and privacy.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
- Maintained accurate records of employee information using up-to-date human resource databases.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Pediatrics
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon, PA07-2020
Skills
- Wound dressing
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety
- Clinical procedures
- Basic life support
- Pediatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Family Medicine
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
Human Resources Coordinator- Preboarding
Penn State Health
05.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse- Pediatrics
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
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