Daniela Villagran
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVPCU RN
Methodist Metropolitan
02.2024 - Current
- Educating patients on a heart healthy diet including low sodium and fluid restriction, collaborating with dietitians to provide personalized nutritional plans
- Management of Heparin drips regularly checking coagulation parameters to adjust the infusion rate, assessing for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions
- Management of Dobutamine drips, monitoring cardiac output, blood pressure, heart rate and other hemodynamic parameters to titrate the infusion rate for optimal cardiac support
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Management of Cardizem drips, assessing heart rate and rhythm to ensure effectiveness of medication
- Continuously observing patients’ cardiac rhythms to detect arrythmias, ischemic changes or other cardiac events
CVPCU LVN
Methodist Metropolitan
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Caring for patients’ post-percutaneous coronary intervention regularly assessing the insertion site for signs of bleeding or hematoma
- Communicating with the cardiologists, other nurses and healthcare professionals to coordinate care and report any significant changes in the patient’s condition
- Administering and managing medications such as antiplatelets, anticoagulants, beta-blockers, and other cardiac drugs, while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Caring for CABG patients encouraging early ambulation and physical therapy to prevent complications such as deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia and atelectasis
- Working with CHF patients, monitoring for worsening edema, Shortness of breath, fatigue and weight gain.
Charge LVN
Windsor Calallen
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LVN Charge Nurse
Alameda Oaks
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to physicians
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX03.2025
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12.2023
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX06.2020
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, 02/2024-05/2026
- Basic Life Support Certificate 01/2023-01/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CVPCU RN
Methodist Metropolitan
02.2024 - Current
CVPCU LVN
Methodist Metropolitan
07.2022 - 02.2024
Charge LVN
Windsor Calallen
08.2021 - 06.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Alameda Oaks
02.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
South Texas College