Carmelita Villanueva
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of acute care experience providing high-quality patient care in Telemetry, Orthopedics, Post-Operative, and Medical-Surgical units. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, telemetry interpretation, medication administration, wound care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and delivering safe, evidence-based care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication, education, and teamwork.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Work History
Registered Nurse
28 Years- Provide comprehensive care for telemetry, orthopedic, post-operative, and medical-surgical patients.
- Perform detailed patient assessments, interpret telemetry rhythms, and promptly communicate significant clinical changes.
- Delivered specialized orthopedic and post-operative care, ensuring effective pain management, thorough wound assessment, mobility assistance, and comprehensive patient education.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments according to hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to create and execute individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, recovery expectations, and discharge planning, empowering informed decision-making.
- Respond to rapid response and Code Blue events with timely assessment and intervention.
- Key Achievements
- Improved telemetry documentation accuracy, reducing charting errors.
- Recognized by leadership for outstanding teamwork and patient advocacy.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse
4 Years 10 Months- Provided evidence-based nursing care for cardiac, orthopedic, surgical, and medical patients.
- Performed wound care, Foley catheter insertions, NG tube management, and post-operative monitoring.
- Documented patient care using Epic and Cerner electronic health record systems.
- Precepted new graduate nurses and mentored nursing students.
- Maintained compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards.
- Key Achievements
- Selected as a nurse preceptor based on strong clinical judgment and leadership.
- Helped reduce unit fall rates through proactive patient rounding and education.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)