Karla Villegas, RN

Assumes full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluates personal and professional performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.

• Makes initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services.
• Identifies patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
• Initiates and coordinates plan of care.
• Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
• Collaborates with patients/families, attending physician and other members of IDG in providing patient and family care daily.
• Instructs and supervises self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition.

• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and supplies.
• Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Assisted physicians with procedures, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments.
• Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.