Natalie Valentine

Compassionate and skilled Oncology RN with inpatient experience, dedicated to providing exceptional care for hospice patients during critical transitions. Passionate about guiding patients and families through the hospice process by offering education, emotional support, and advocacy during challenging times. Adept at ensuring patient comfort and dignity while addressing family needs. Brings a holistic understanding of the physical, emotional, and spiritual complexities of end-of-life care.

Registered Nurse | Surgical Oncology & Organ Transplant PCU

UC San Diego Health | Jacobs Medical Center, La Jolla, CA Nov 2023 - Present

Deliver compassionate and patient-centered care to complex oncology and organ transplant patients in a high-acuity setting. Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions, ensuring optional patient outcomes.

Communicate and advocate effectively across all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external stakeholders through verbal and written communication.
Educate patients and families on disease process, surgical treatment, post-op symptom management, fostering informed decision-making.

Azusa Pacific University

Master of Science in Nursing Education (in process) • August 2024 | Exp. August 2026

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing • January 2022 | July 2023
• Overal GPA 4.0

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology • August 2017 | May 2021
• Overal GPA 3.8, Dean’s List