Valery Cortes
Springfield
Summary
Administer immunizations efficiently. Assist the Doctor with procedures. Ensure the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms, and equipment. Efficient administrative duties. Proficiency in taking patients medical histories and vital signs and ancillary tests (e.g., EKG’s, urinalysis, rapid strep, urine pregnancy test, STI test). Prioritize patient needs. Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines. Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients each shift. Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints. Vaccine administration. Medication administration, peripheral IV insertion, wound care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Metro Care of Springfield
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment strategies for optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving medical conditions and feedback.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and community resources.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to enhance documentation accuracy and accessibility of patient information.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Baystate General Pediatrics
04.2025 - Current
- Administered pediatric care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated families on treatment plans and wellness strategies for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Immunizations
- Asthma care
- Assisted in coordinating follow-up appointments to enhance patient continuity of care.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between hospital departments such as radiology or laboratory services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing skilled support and anticipating needs.
- Expedited the admission process for ambulatory surgery patients by conducting preoperative assessments efficiently.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medicatios
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Baystate Wing Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Medication administration, focused assessment, critical thinking, prioritize patients based on their injuries or illnesses.
- Stabilization (work with other ER staff members to stabilize patients as they arrive).
- Patient monitoring (chart vital signs, and monitor patients conditions).
- Transfer stable patients to other areas.
- Peripheral IV insertion.
- Wound care
- Foley/straight Catheter
- Psychiatric care
- Diabetic care
Register Medical Assistant
Baystate General Pediatrics
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Data entry, patient scheduling, stocking supplies, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), pulse volume recorder, medical terminology knowledge, HIPAA compliance.
CNA
Personal Touch Agency
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Bachelorette - Nursing Sciences
American International College
Springfield, MA05.2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting
- Care coordination
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric care
- Mental health support
- Patient advocacy
- Drug calculations
- Medication management
- Training staff
- Insulin medication assistance
- Cardiac monitors
Certification
- CPR
- Registered Nurse RN2389538
- Psychological First Aid
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
Languages
English
Spanish
Awards
Dean’s List 2021-2023, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2022-2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Metro Care of Springfield
07.2025 - Current
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Baystate General Pediatrics
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baystate Wing Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2025
Register Medical Assistant
Baystate General Pediatrics
01.2016 - 01.2023
CNA
Personal Touch Agency
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelorette - Nursing Sciences
American International College
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