Joseph Murillo
El Paso
Summary
Experienced RN with background in providing high-quality patient care and effective case management. Strengths include strong decision-making skills, efficient coordination of care plans, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Previous work has demonstrated significant impact on improving patient outcomes through the development and implementation of comprehensive care strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
El Paso
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Serves as a Registered Nurse Case Manager within the VA Health Care System, managing a diverse caseload of Veterans with complex medical, psychosocial, and mental health needs.
- Key responsibilities include coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams, facilitating transitions between VA and community-based services, and advocating for Veterans' access to optimal healthcare resources.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for veterans' medical and psychological needs.
- Educated veterans and families on available resources and treatment options.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-ups and documentation updates.
Admissions RN
Mesillla Valley Hospital
Las Cruces
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Responsible for screening potential admissions and determining an appropriate level of care to recommend to the physicians.
- This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team, external case managers, managed care organizations, and also functions as a liaison with other hospital departments.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 04.2022
- Most recent travel contract aiding Santa Clara County with Covid 19 operations in the call center, Valley Connections.
- Responsibilities included, triaging potential positive patients to be seen by the provider, notifying of positive results and education on selfcare, or allocating testing/immunization resources to residents in the community.
- Other contacts within that timeframe include working in COVID units. Particularly in SNFs within the gerontological population.
- Duties include but not limited to; assessing and monitoring the needs of the resident’s individual health statuses, administration of medications and treatments, communication of residents needs with staff and family members, and communication with physicians and individuals of other health teams.
Stafl Nurse
MountainView
El Paso
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Practicing registered nurse within the gerontological population.
- Duties include but not limited to; assessing and monitoring the needs of the resident’s individual health statuses, administration of medications and treatments, communication of residents needs with staff and family members, and communication with physicians and individuals of other health teams.
Field RN
Santa Fe Homecare
El Paso
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit.
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication.
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
- Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other individuals in the patient's care plan.
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
Stafl Nurse
Eventide Senior Living Center
North Dakota
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Practicing registered nurse within the gerontological population.
- Duties include but not limited to; assessing and monitoring the needs of the resident’s individual health statuses, administration of medications and treatments, communication of residents needs with staff and family members, and communication with physicians and individuals of other health teams.
Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach
UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN
North Dakota
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Participated in the direct coaching and training of college athletes for the complete duration of the 2017-2018 season and off-season.
Direct Support Professional
Alpha Opportunities
North Dakota
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Aided in the direct support of individuals with disabilities, particularly in the in-home environment.
- Tasks include direct supervision of administration of medications, planning of activities and meals, and handling of the individual’s funds.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - LEADERSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN
HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA -
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Foundational nursing and health knowledge
- Communication skills
- Team-oriented
- Goal-oriented
- Organizational skills
- One on-one client interface
- CPR certified
- Care coordination
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Case management
- Resource allocation
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Home care management
Professional References
- Yadhirra Zapp VA HBPC assistant manager - (915) 208-3118
- Cynthia Ridgeway, Weekend Supervisor, Mesilla Valley Hospital, (505) 429-3287
- Gabriella Vasquez, Former Director of Admissions, Mesilla Valley Hospital, (575) 650-8286
- Jin Zhang, Evening RN Supervisor, Valley Connections, Santa Clara County, (817) 323-5909
- Sandra Quincy Jones, Day RN Supervisor, Valley Connections, Santa Clara County, (510) 467-8690
- Julliana, ADON, Mountainview, (915) 346-1061
- Dan Lovell, Head Wrestling Coach, University of Jamestown, (641) 691-1235
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
10.2025 - 04.2026
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 04.2022
Admissions RN
Mesillla Valley Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2025
Stafl Nurse
MountainView
12.2019 - 05.2020
Field RN
Santa Fe Homecare
09.2018 - 11.2019
Stafl Nurse
Eventide Senior Living Center
09.2017 - 07.2018
Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach
UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN
09.2017 - 07.2018
Direct Support Professional
Alpha Opportunities
12.2016 - 01.2018
MASTER OF ARTS - LEADERSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN
HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA -
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL