ALICE VILLATORO
West Covina
Summary
Adaptable and compassionate healthcare professional with solid foundation in patient care and medical procedures. Comprehensive understanding of nephrology principles with proficiency in renal assessment and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through dedicated care and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Nephrology Nurse
PIH Whittier
02.2021 - Current
- Serves as an expert dialyzer; highly skilled in therapeutic techniques of all dialytic therapy
- Exhibits special skill and understanding in the principles and practices of hemodialysis, CAPD, CCPD, CAVHD, and CVVHD in the unstable patient
- Implements standards, policies, and procedures appropriate to the unstable adult and pediatric patients, works with close supervision, uses good judgement in organizing time and work
- Works as a team member with staff nurses, nephrologists, and hemodialysis unit charge nurses to give optimal patient care and to ensure appropriate channels of communication are maintained
- Ensures the accurate charting and recording of statistics in ESRD treatments
RN Case Manager
Team Select Home Care
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Key team player in the growth of each office
- Willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the patients, family, and staff
- Assess and supervise the delivery of home care services by field staff
- Provide services following the plan of care
- Coordinate services for patients
- Participate in in-service programs, supervising and teaching other nursing personnel
- Quality Improvement
Acute Nephrology Nurse
Professional Reliable Nurses, Inc. (UCI Medical Center)
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Serves as an expert dialyzer; highly skilled in therapeutic techniques of all dialytic therapy
- Exhibits special skill and understanding in the principles and practices of hemodialysis, CAPD, CCPD, CAVHD, and CVVHD in the unstable patient
- Implements standards, policies, and procedures appropriate to the unstable adult and pediatric patients, works with close supervision, uses good judgement in organizing time and work
- Works as a team member with staff nurses, nephrologists, and hemodialysis unit charge nurses to give optimal patient care and to ensure appropriate channels of communication are maintained
- Ensures the accurate charting and recording of statistics in ESRD treatments
- Administers all intravenous, oral, and intramuscular medication to patients as ordered by the physician
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
DaVita Inc.
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervises and performs direct patient care including but not limited to taking and monitoring vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis, documentation, physical assessment of patient treatment, taking and transcription of physician’s orders, drawing and documentation of ordered laboratory work
- Notes signs of trauma, patients’ general physical and mental condition, reviews dialysis orders, documents observations in patient medical records
- Analyzes patient assessments, laboratory data and, when concerns are noted, brings issues to the attention of the physician
- Participates in long-term and short-term care planning and monthly progress notes
- Administers patient quality care in a considerate, respectful manner
Director of Clinical Services
Premier Healthcare Services
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversees all patient services provided by clinical personnel
- Ensures clinical standards of practice are maintained
- Assist in the development of organization goals
- Monitors progress towards goals for assigned areas of responsibility
- Participates in the implementation and development of orientation program for new clinical personnel
- Ensures all staff providing clinical care meets State and Federal standards
- Evaluates the educational needs of clinical staff and plans on-going education and training
- Ensures compliance with all local, State, Federal and ACHC regulations/standards
- Serves as the on-site coordinator for all State, Federal, and ACHC audit surveys
- Promotes home health referrals in the healthcare community by participating in markets and sales activities
- Assists the Homecare Manager in the creation of budget and monitor clinical expenses to ensure compliance with the budget
Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Operations Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Assess and supervise the delivery of home care services by field staff
- Provide in-home supervision of home care cases
- Update care plans as necessary during supervisory visits
- Assist with orienting and training Maxim employees
- Quality Improvement and nursing education
- New Grad Program development and leader
EHR Implementation Specialist
City of Hope Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Served as a first-line Electronic Health Record (EHR) support for nursing, physicians and other end-users in the clinical environment
- Maintained a consistent and visible presence in clinical areas interfacing with end-users
- Collaborated with Super Users, Professional Practice Leaders and the CIS team to identify trends in clinician support issues
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Providing in-home patient care for pediatric clients with psychological and physical limitations
- Assisting patients with activities that enhance growth, motor skills, and daily living
- Collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals such as Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Vision Therapist, and Physicians
- Applying uplifting and positive characteristics in carrying out family and patient expectations
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Registered Nurse
California State University
12.2012
Skills
- Patient care
- Nephrology expertise in Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
- Health assessment
- Patient education
- Dialysis management
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Medical documentation in EPIC
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Multitasking
Certification
- BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)– Adult/Child/Infant
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
Timeline
Acute Nephrology Nurse
PIH Whittier
02.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Team Select Home Care
06.2019 - 02.2021
Acute Nephrology Nurse
Professional Reliable Nurses, Inc. (UCI Medical Center)
02.2019 - 04.2019
Director of Clinical Services
Premier Healthcare Services
09.2017 - 01.2018
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
DaVita Inc.
01.2017 - 02.2019
Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Operations Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
08.2014 - 01.2017
EHR Implementation Specialist
City of Hope Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
05.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Registered Nurse
California State University
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