Joy Villoso
Fargo,ND
Summary
Analytical and strategic Registered Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Bethany Retirement Living
Fargo, ND
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities in 31 bed nursing home by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
Charge Nurse
Bethany Retirement Living
Fargo, ND
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with other departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings..
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Home Health Registered Nurse
The Health Medical Services, LLC
Al Ain, Abu Dabhi, UAE
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients & relatives on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Contacted provider immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisors.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Staff Nurse
Ridon St. Jude Medical Center
Olongapo City, Philippines
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Luzon College of Science & Technology
Olongapo City, Philippines04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Holy Trinity College
Puerto Princesa City, Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Examination
- Bedside manners
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Patient Preparation and Assistance
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Bethany Retirement Living
08.2021 - 03.2022
Charge Nurse
Bethany Retirement Living
07.2019 - 08.2021
Home Health Registered Nurse
The Health Medical Services, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse
Ridon St. Jude Medical Center
09.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Luzon College of Science & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Holy Trinity College