Joanne Villanueva
'Ewa Beach
Summary
Hospital Corpsman veteran and Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience delivering comprehensive care across emergency, medical-surgical, telemetry, postpartum, and outpatient surgical settings. Demonstrated expertise in high-acuity patient management, cardiac monitoring, maternal care, and perioperative coordination. Known for independent clinical judgment, rapid assessment, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments. Committed to patient safety, education, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care across the continuum.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Queens Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care across inpatient telemetry and outpatient surgical settings for adult and geriatric patient populations with complex medical and surgical needs
- Managed care for high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry patients, including continuous cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and early identification of clinical deterioration
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care across the continuum of preoperative, inpatient, and postoperative services
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams, exercising independent clinical judgment in coordinating and delivering patient-centered nursing care
- Conducted detailed preoperative patient interviews, obtaining extensive medical histories, social and demographic data, and coordinating diagnostic testing and specialty consultations
- Coordinated preoperative and postoperative care for diverse patient populations, including high-risk and problem-prone surgical candidates requiring complex medical optimization
- Provided patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, cardiac conditions, medication management, discharge planning, and recovery expectations
- Developed and maintained educational materials and facilitated communication with patients, families, students, and clinical staff regarding surgical interventions and post-operative care
Registered Nurse
Inland Valley Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Provided comprehensive nursing care across emergency, medical-surgical, telemetry, and postpartum units in a high-volume acute care hospital
- Rapidly assessed and triaged patients presenting with medical, cardiac, obstetric, and traumatic conditions, prioritizing care based on acuity
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans across diverse patient populations and clinical settings
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
10.2005 - 01.2016
- Delivered emergency, acute, and routine medical care in high-stress operational environments, supporting both inpatient and outpatient medical services
- Performed patient assessments, triage, wound care, medication administration, and assisted with minor surgical procedures and trauma care
- Supported physicians and nurses during emergent situations, demonstrating adaptability, leadership, and calm decision-making under pressure
- Maintained detailed medical documentation and upheld strict standards for patient safety and confidentiality
- Developed a strong foundation in teamwork, accountability, and mission-driven patient care that continues to inform nursing practice
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA05-2012
Skills
- Emergency and rapid patient assessment
- Medical-surgical and telemetry nursing
- Continuous cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Postpartum and maternal care (vaginal and cesarean recovery)
- Preoperative and postoperative surgical care
- High-acuity patient management and early deterioration recognition
- IV insertion and medication administration
- Blood product administration
- Wound, drain, and fistula management
- Pressure injury prevention and treatment
Clinical & Acute Care
Procedures & Technical Skills
- Tube, Foley catheter, and tracheostomy care
- Postoperative complication identification and intervention
- Patient and family education and discharge planning
- Preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams
- Development of patient education materials
- Independent clinical judgment and decision-making
- Precepting, mentoring, and staff education
- Time management and multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Military medical experience and mission-driven care
Care Coordination & Education
Leadership & Professional Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Queens Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Inland Valley Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2017
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
10.2005 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert