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Destini Villegas

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Travel Registered Nurse, skilled in critical thinking and electronic fetal heart rate interpretation. Proven ability to enhance patient care in high-stress environments, ensuring safety and satisfaction. Recognized for adaptability and effective crisis intervention, contributing to exceptional outcomes in labor and delivery settings. Worked in Level III Labor facilities and Triage trained. Trained in high risks settings with CPR, wound care, and Chronic care treatment related to Corrections.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Nurse

Maricopa County
Intake, Transfers, and Release
09.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with facility protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team promptly.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for inmates.
  • Educated inmates on health management practices, promoting wellness and adherence to treatment regimens.
  • Conducted thorough physical assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
  • Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and safety protocols within correctional settings.
  • Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of communicable diseases among inmate population.
  • Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
  • Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
06.2025 - 08.2025

Valleywise Medical Center Labor and Delivery

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
Tucson, AZ
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.

Registered Nurse

Banner Estrella Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
03.2022 - 01.2025
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
05.2018

Skills

  • Competent in Epic and Cerner charting
  • Work in facilities that estimate >5000 births a year
  • Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
  • Antepartum care
  • Obstetric emergency response
  • Newborn care
  • Postpartum care
  • Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Detoxification support
  • Behavioral management
  • Sexual assault response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Psychiatric nursing

Timeline

Correctional Nurse

Maricopa County
09.2025 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
06.2025 - 08.2025

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - 05.2025

Registered Nurse

Banner Estrella Medical Center
03.2022 - 01.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
Destini Villegas