KAREN M. VILLARREAL
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with clinical experience in medical-surgical, occupational health, and long-term care settings. Skilled in-patient care management, medication administration, and patient advocacy, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical
Methodist Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Deliver compassionate bedside care for a caseload of 5-6 post-operative patients, ensuring the provision of treatments, IV therapy, and wound care in alignment with best practices.
- Adhere to infection control protocols, significantly reducing risks and promoting a safe patient environment.
- Administer blood products and closely monitor vital signs, responding promptly to any changes to minimize complications.
- Provide patient education on self-care, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to improve long-term health.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans aimed at optimizing patient outcomes.
- Monitor and manage pain levels for post-surgical patients, focusing on reducing opioid use and promoting non-pharmacologic comfort measures.
Occupational Health PRN
Methodist Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered flu vaccines to hospital staff, ensuring compliance with safety and health protocols.
Charge Nurse, RN
Harris Health
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised and mentored nursing staff, ensuring high-quality care delivery and adherence to correctional protocols.
- Managed medication administration, wound care, and triage, leveraging electronic medical records (EMR) for documentation and care coordination.
- Coordinated emergency responses, collaborating with medical providers for timely and effective interventions.
- Conducted shift briefings to update the team on patient status, ensuring continuity of care and efficient teamwork.
- Maintained accurate documentation and ensured the availability and proper functioning of medical equipment and supplies.
LVN
Harris County Sheriff Office
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Delivered direct care to incarcerated individuals, including medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and health assessments.
- Conducted triage and documented clinical findings using electronic medical records to ensure continuity of care.
- Responded to medical emergencies, working closely with healthcare providers to administer appropriate interventions.
- Administered rapid COVID-19 testing and ensured patient confidentiality in all healthcare interactions.
Charge Nurse
St. James House
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Oversaw care for long-term residents, ensuring effective medication management and chronic disease monitoring.
- Monitored residents’ physical and emotional conditions, escalating significant changes to attending physicians.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare regulations, including accurate medical records and reporting.
- Addressed patient complaints and concerns, ensuring a high level of resident satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - ADN
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX12.2021
Certificate - LVN
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2015
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Medication Administration, Wound Care, IV Therapy, Pain Management, Triage, Critical Thinking, Patient Education, Emergency Response
- Healthcare Technology: Epic EMR Systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Leadership: Task Management, Training & Mentorship, Quality Assurance
- Communication: Team Collaboration, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Education
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Medical Surgical
Methodist Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Occupational Health PRN
Methodist Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Charge Nurse, RN
Harris Health
06.2022 - 07.2023
LVN
Harris County Sheriff Office
05.2019 - 06.2022
Charge Nurse
St. James House
03.2019 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - ADN
San Jacinto College District
Certificate - LVN
San Jacinto College District
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
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