Esther Villarreal
Bellevue,NE
Summary
- Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience in a fast-paced medical-surgical and orthopedic unit. Proven ability to manage challenging situations while delivering high-quality patient care. Strong time management skills and a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fill in Charge Nurse
CHI Health Immanuel Hospital
Omaha, NE
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and perform patient admissions, transfers, and discharges on the Med-Surg/Ortho 40-bed unit.
- Distribute assignments to RNs/LPNs and guide work and deliver training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Build and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Work alongside, task and supervise nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinate communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Audit patient care charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Registered Nurse
CHI Health St. Elizabeth
Lincoln , NE
11.2019 - 10.2023
- Cooperatively worked together with physicians and other clinical staff on the Med-Surg/Adult Inpatient 46-bed unit to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored patient vitals, treatment and care post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Fill in charge role, as well as assisted hiring manager(s) in the interview process and interviewed multiple job candidates as a peer to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Trained and mentored new RNs/LPNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
CNA
Quality Living Inc.
Omaha, NE
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation in a long-term care setting.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the assigned nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
CNA/Unit Secretary
Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated patient care needs with the healthcare team and provided assistance with activities of daily living on the 20-bed Intensive Care Unit.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated patient status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided great customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Addressed, documented, faxed, and responded to incoming phone calls and correspondence as the unit secretary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05.2019
Skills
- ACLS certification
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Bilingual- Spanish
- Reliable team player
- Mentoring and Coaching
Timeline
Fill in Charge Nurse
CHI Health Immanuel Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHI Health St. Elizabeth
11.2019 - 10.2023
CNA/Unit Secretary
Methodist Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
CNA
Quality Living Inc.
07.2014 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
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