Valeria McFarland
Grovetown
Summary
Currently pursuing an MSN as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Walden University, seeking dedicated preceptorship opportunities to apply advanced clinical knowledge to adults across the lifespan. Backed by over 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in acute (Med/Surg) and long-term care settings. Proven expertise as a charge nurse and team leader, excelling in care coordination, complex patient management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with medical teams to ensure high-quality care while effectively adapting to evolving clinical environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg & Swing Bed
Piedmont McDuffie
Thomson, GA
05.2021 - Current
- Serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing daily operations of a 22-bed unit while supervising RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Deliver comprehensive care to acute and post-acute patients, including assessment, care plan development, implementation, and evaluation. Administer medications, IV infusions, blood products, and manage central lines, drains, PEG tubes, and catheters. Provide wound care, isolation precautions, and patient/family education on disease processes, medications, and discharge planning. Coordinate patient transfers and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care
University Extended Care – Kentwood
Augusta, GA
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided direct care to residents, including medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and glucose monitoring. Communicated effectively with families and physicians regarding changes in condition and plan of care. Delegated tasks to CNAs and maintained accurate documentation per regulatory standards.
Certified Medication Aide
Marshall Pines Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Evans, GA
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease with daily medications and activities of daily living. Maintained medication inventory and ensured safety protocols in a specialized memory care unit.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA01-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC01-2020
Practical Nursing -
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA01-2018
Associate of Arts - Human Services Management
University of Phoenix
01-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia – RN299315 (Active through 2027-01-31)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (Active through 2027-09)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (Active through 2028-05)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg & Swing Bed
Piedmont McDuffie
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care
University Extended Care – Kentwood
11.2018 - 01.2021
Certified Medication Aide
Marshall Pines Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
06.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Arts - Human Services Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Practical Nursing -
Augusta Technical College