Dayna Valdez, BSN, RN

1628 Tonantzin
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 540-1337
daynavaldez10@hotmail.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Graduation date: December 2014
Center for Cross Cultural Studies in Seville, Spain - UTEP Study Abroad May

2012

WORK

ER Registered Nurse

El

Paso, TX

EXPERIENCE

University Medical Center of El Paso

03/15

Present

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care for

patients experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex
assessment and interventions within a 45-bed emergency department
unit of a Level 1 Trauma Center teaching facility.
Ensure quality nursing care to patients requiring emergency treatment
in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard
nursing practice.
Demonstrate awareness of ongoing ER unit needs to provide other
team members with leadership and direction for reaching optimal
patient care standards by participating unit council meetings and
committees.

ER Nurse Technician
University Medical Center of El Paso

El Paso, TX
07/14

03/15

Served as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing

safe efficient care and performing life-saving interventions while
working well under pressure.
Closely monitored ER patients; alerted physicians/nurses of changes in
patients status; and interacted with patients and family members
often suffering from pain or grief.

Patient Access Representative

El Paso, TX
Sierra Providence East Medical Center

09/10

07/11

VOLUNTEER
Paso, TX

Performed an average of 300 registrations, admissions and preadmissions on a monthly basis for patients having services rendered,
as well as reception and discharge functions.
Responsible for notifying patients of co-payments, deductibles or
deposits when needed, collecting $9,000-$12,000 for all services
rendered in a monthly basis.

Wellness Clinic Volunteer

Center Against Sexual & Family Violence

07/14- Present

El

Provide onsite health and wellness services to infants and children

living at the CASFV emergency shelter, a non-profit organization to
protect families affected from domestic abuse, under the direct
supervision of Nurse Practitioners.
Coordinate 5-10 UTEP nursing student volunteers for the Wellness
Clinic Day on a monthly basis, as well as create educational teaching
plans to children and families on proper hand hygiene and nutrition.

Clinical Volunteer
Trujillo, Per
AMAPeru Non-Profit Organization

12/13

01/14

Performed medical practices for underprivileged communities of Peru,

including three medical campaigns to promote public health awareness
and provided Hepatitis B and Influenza vaccinations to more than 50
Peruvian children and adults.
Worked in collaboration on a daily basis with a team of 5 Peruvian
doctors and 10 nurses in an Emergency Department to provide optimal
care for critically unstable patients.

Club Mentor
El Paso, TX
Latinitas, Inc. Non-Profit Organization
09/12
05/12
Inspire young Latina girls from ages 9-18 to be strong, smart, and
successful through media, art, culture, and technology through a two
hour weekly after-school program.

PROFESSIONAL University Medical Center ED Unit Council, Member, 07/14 - Present

AFFILIATIONS
University Medical Center ED Customer Service Committee, Member,
03/15 - Present
University Medical Center Rewards & Recognition Committee, Member, 05/15
Present
American Nurses Association, Member, 06/15 - Present
Texas Nurses Association, Member, 06/15 Present

CERTIFICATIONS

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Texas Department of State Health Hearing and Vision Screening Certification

ACTIVITIES AND

Texas Nursing Students Association- UTEP Chapter, President, Spring

2014-Fall 2014

AWARDS

Texas Nursing Students Association- UTEP Chapter, Historian, Summer 2013-

Spring 2014
Cardinal Health Foundation Scholarship Award Recipient, 2013, 2014
UTEP Study Abroad Office Scholarship Award Recipient, May 2012

SKILLS

REFERENCES

Fluent in English and Spanish languages

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
Proficient with Cerner System for documentation
Given upon request