Angelina Ann Valdez
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Offering a strong foundation in healthcare and leadership, with readiness to learn and grow in any dynamic environment. Brings commitment to mastering healthcare regulations and developing critical skills in patient care coordination and administration. Experienced nursing leader. Proven ability to manage and oversee nursing department as well as other ancillary departments ensuring high standards of patient care and efficient operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in staff training, relationship building, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director — LNHA and Assisted Living Administrator
Villa Pueblo
05.2017 - Current
- Directed daily operations of a 225 bed/unit CCRC with 4 levels of Health Care Services which include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Sub-Acute Care Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Long-term Care
- Ensure appropriate and quality health care is being provided to meet/exceed regulatory standards
- Preparation of annual facility budget and development of operational policies
- Management of department labor (150+ employees) and budgets
- Maintain regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director, Ombudsman, Providers, Vendors, Residents, and Families to ensure care services meet current residents needs
- Manage the resolution process of family and staff concerns
- Coordinate, support and direct QAPI processes
- Develop, implement, and monitor action plans related to quality assurance
- Manage facility state/federal/OSHA survey process/compliance
- Oversee management in providing facility staff education
Director of Nursing
The Pavilion at Villa Pueblo
09.2013 - 05.2017
- Ensure nursing staff provide quality care to meet/exceed regulatory standards
- Assist in preparation of annual facility budget and development of clinical policies
- Manage nursing department labor and monthly performance in relation to budget and intervene as needed
- Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff to carry out nursing services
- Evaluate current and potential residents to ensure facility ability to provide appropriate level of care
- Maintain regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director, Ombudsman, Residents, and Families to ensure care services meet current resident needs
- Assist in resolution of family and staff concerns
- Develop, implement, and monitor action plans related to quality assurance
- Manage clinical aspects of state/federal/OSHA survey process and compliance
- Assist with providing facility staff education
Director of Nursing
Minnequa Medicenter
12.2009 - 08.2013
- Ensure nursing staff provide appropriate and quality care to meet/exceed regulatory standards
- Assist in preparation of annual facility budget
- Manage nursing department labor
- Monitor monthly performance of nursing department in relation to budget and intervene as needed
- Recruit, hire, and retain enough qualified staff to carry out nursing services
- Evaluate current and potential residents to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care
- Maintain regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director, Ombudsman, Residents, and Families to ensure care services meet current resident needs
- Assist in resolution of family and staff concerns
- Develop, implement, and monitor action plans related to quality assurance
- Manage clinical aspects of state/federal/OSHA survey process and compliance
- Assist with providing facility staff education
Assistant Director of Nursing
Minnequa Medicenter
06.2009 - 12.2009
- Infection Control, Staffing, Clinical audits, Medication Management, QAPI, Assist Director of Nursing
Medicare Case Manager
Life Care Center of Pueblo
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Coordination of 72-hour care conferences and care plan meetings
- Coordination and completion of Medicare and OBRA Minimum Data Sets
Staff Development Coordinator
Life Care Center of Pueblo
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Provided orientation and training for over 210 employees
- Instructed CNA and CPR training courses in facility
- Infection Control Nurse for 187-bed facility
- Participated in quality assurance, safety committee, OSHA and JCHAO
- Staffing and supervision of a 65-bed nursing unit
- Assisted Director of Nursing with annual survey preparations
RN Charge Nurse
Life Care Center of Pueblo
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Resident assessments, coordination of resident care, documentation, and supervision of both LPN and CNA staff
PRN Nurse Float Pool
St Mary Corwin Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Floor Nursing Med Surg, Ortho, L&D, and ECF units
RN Case Manager
Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care
10.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO01.2000
Skills
- Operations management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Nurse education and training
- Compliance and regulations
- Leadership and guidance
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Effective multitasking
- HIPAA regulations
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Clinical operations management
- Acute care
- Clinical documentation
- Quality control
- Issue resolution
- Quality assurance
- Staff scheduling
- Budget management
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care
10.2024 - Current
Executive Director — LNHA and Assisted Living Administrator
Villa Pueblo
05.2017 - Current
Director of Nursing
The Pavilion at Villa Pueblo
09.2013 - 05.2017
Director of Nursing
Minnequa Medicenter
12.2009 - 08.2013
Assistant Director of Nursing
Minnequa Medicenter
06.2009 - 12.2009
Medicare Case Manager
Life Care Center of Pueblo
01.2007 - 05.2009
Staff Development Coordinator
Life Care Center of Pueblo
01.2001 - 01.2007
RN Charge Nurse
Life Care Center of Pueblo
01.2000 - 01.2001
PRN Nurse Float Pool
St Mary Corwin Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
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