Tiffany Valenta
Charleston
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hollings Cancer Center, Port Nurse PRN
Medical University Of South Carolina
10.2025 - Current
- Access and de-access implanted venous ports using sterile technique.
- Verify port patency and access for complications such as infections, occlusion, or infiltration.
- Flush and lock ports per hospital policy and evidence based protocols.
- Educate patients and families on port care, infection and when to seek medical attention.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of procedures, assessments and patient responses.
- Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and families.
VAIN/PICC Nurse PRN
Medical University Of South Carolina
12.2021 - Current
- Specialized expertise in the insertion, care and maintenance of peripherally inserted central catheters(PICC lines), midlines and ultrasound guided IV's.
- Adept in following sterile techniques, reducing infection risks, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assist with inpatient staff and patient education, central line dressing changes/maintenance, vascular assessment and troubleshooting techniques.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse-3 West Cardiology
Medical University Of South Carolina
02.2008 - 12.2021
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, cardiac dysrhythmia and post cardiac procedures(e.g., ablations, heart cath, pacemaker/ICD).
- Charge nurse responsibilities which included coordinating nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Certified in sheath pulling post cardiac procedure.
- Awarded Nurse of the Year in 2014.
- Completed RN-3 project in 2018 - Nutrition education for cardiac patients post discharge.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2006 - 02.2008
- Responsible for a wide range of acutely ill patients.
- Obtained the role of Charge Nurse in May 2007. This included looking after and supervising the entire floor of patients/nurses, assigning beds to patients and nurses, making patient care assignments, and dealing with any difficult issues that may arise during the shift.
Patient Care Technician
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2006
- I worked in the Emergency Department (July 05-Jan06) performing activities such as vitals, phlebotomy, hygiene care, EKG's, stocking, and secretarial work.
- I worked on the Float Pool Team (Jan06-July06), supporting the ER, medical surgical floor, and orthopedic floors with performing patient care needs.
Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Employed as a nursing assistant. Worked with a LPN/RN performing patient care duties.
- Other duties included cleaning, helping organize activities for residents and laundry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron
05.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Colonel Crawford High School
01.2002
Skills
- Central line management
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion
- PICC/midline placement
- Sterile technique
- Implanted venous port access/de-access
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Acute Cardiac Life Support
- PCCN
Timeline
Hollings Cancer Center, Port Nurse PRN
Medical University Of South Carolina
10.2025 - Current
VAIN/PICC Nurse PRN
Medical University Of South Carolina
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse-3 West Cardiology
Medical University Of South Carolina
02.2008 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2006 - 02.2008
Patient Care Technician
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2006
Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living
01.2002 - 01.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Colonel Crawford High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron