Desiree Villanueva
El Paso Home Care
San Antonio,TX
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Licensed Vocational Nurse with 4+ years of experience delivering medication administration, patient assessment, and compassionate bedside care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, infection control, and accurate documentation.
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Months- Administered prescribed medications and maintained accurate treatment records.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Assisted registered nurses with wound care, catheter care, and hospice comfort measures.
- Supported families with patient care instructions, emotional reassurance, and daily care guidance.
- Coordinated patient schedules, home visits, and care plan updates with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collected patient assessments and reported concerning symptoms promptly to supervising nurses.
- Maintained infection control standards and followed safety protocols during home care visits.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs while delivering respectful, compassionate bedside support.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Months- Administered prescribed medications and maintained accurate treatment records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
4 Years 2 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the the care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Assisted registered nurses with wound care, catheter care, and hospice comfort measures.
- Coordinated patient schedules, home visits, and care plan updates with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collected patient assessments and reported concerning symptoms promptly to supervising nurses.
- Maintained infection control standards and followed safety protocols during home care visits.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs while delivering respectful, compassionate bedside support.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
High School Diploma
- Extracurricular Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Track.
Dental Assistance - Dental
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
- Dean's List (2022)
Skills
Medication management
Geriatric care
HIPAA compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter care
Compassionate care
Patient support
Clinical judgment
Patient education
Direct patient care
Infection control
Patient assessment
Mental health support
Accurate documentation
Diabetes management
Patient workflow management
Nutritional guidance
Treatment plan implementation
Medical examination
Aseptic techniques
Care plan development
Patient assessment
Treatment outcome monitoring
Patient and family communication
Postoperative care
Nursing processes
Care plans
Hygiene assistance
Reporting and documentation
HIPAA guideline adherence
Vital signs
Patient relationship building
Respiratory care
Emergency response
Wound care
Medication delivery
Physical assessment
Clinical recordkeeping
Activities of daily living
Patient coordination
Documenting intake
Family engagement
Home health care
Patient intake
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved respiratory issues which led to patient comfort.
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse certificate
Timeline
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Concorde Career College
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Galen College of Nursing
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