Eileen B. Valadez
Naples
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Specializing in collaboration focused on optimizing outcomes. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with both medical and business experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Health Services, Head Nurse
Christchurch School
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Built rapport with patients, family members, and faculty/staff to deliver exceptional holistic, focused care.
- Collaborated with senior administration and stakeholders across campus to meet unique needs of small, but diverse community.
- Managed 6-member team; Strengthened care standards and policies with focus on patient health and wellness, safety, dignity, and team effectiveness and efficiency.
Registered Nurse, Acute Pain Service
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
05.2015 - 06.2021
- Evaluated healthcare needs, treatment goals, and available resources of patients and connected to optimal providers and care; Administered medications and treatment and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative pain management for optimal recovery.
- Advocated by communicating patient care needs to practitioners, and identifying post-discharge limitations aimed at timely development of customized solutions.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Provided direct patient care on dynamic post-surgical unit; Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients, deliver appropriate treatment, and adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on inpatient treatment plan, discharge plan of care, and safe medication use.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Owner and President
Alpha Scientific Laboratories, Inc.
03.1996 - 11.2009
- Managed day-to-day business operations with 6 team members and annual contract values up to $1 million.
- Consulted with government clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Online ProgramAssociate Degree in Nursing -
Rappahannock Community College
Glenns, VABachelor of Arts - Political Science, Gerontology
Hood College
Frederick, MDSkills
- Healthcare Operations, including Policy, Procedure, and Education Development
- Problem Identification and Resolution
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Clinical Staff Management and Training, including Leadership Development
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Logistics Project Management
Certification
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN), 2014
Clinical level IV Registered Nurse, 2020
Timeline
Director of Health Services, Head Nurse
Christchurch School
06.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Acute Pain Service
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
05.2015 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
08.2011 - 05.2015
Owner and President
Alpha Scientific Laboratories, Inc.
03.1996 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Rappahannock Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Gerontology
Hood College
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