Juana Villagran
ELPASO,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
Overview
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Certification
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24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX
01.2002 - 11.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12.2009
Skills
- IV administration
- Medication management
- Medication distribution
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Medication distribution
- Wound care
- Taking vitals
- Medication management
- Vaccine administration
- Infection control measures
- Patient intake
- Intake and discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
Certification
Basic Life Support
NRP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center of El Paso
01.2002 - 11.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College