Katherine Villarroel
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Detailed and patient-oriented cardiac RN with multiple years of experience providing acute care. Skilled in cardiac monitoring and patient education. Proven ability to handle difficult patients and high-stress situations in a fast-paced environment. Deeply committed to providing quality, culturally competent care, excellent interpersonal communication skills, time management, and organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tele/ Cardiovascular Staff Registered Nurse
NORTHWELL HEALTH: STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Staten Island, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Provide close monitoring of adults with acute & chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, MI screenings, anticoagulation therapy, and pre/post cardiac diagnostic procedures.
- Perform cardiac and respiratory assessment, identify abnormalities, reporting it to a physician, documenting all patient data concisely into the EMR and carry out treatments.
- Provide patient and family teaching regarding disease processes, procedures, medications and treatments in a supportive manner.
- Well versed in dysrhythmia as well as the ability to quickly recognize a life-threatening condition.
- Performed as role of charge nurse when needed, coordinated and completed admissions / discharges, while providing support to fellow nurses on unit.
- Contributed to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributed to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.
Staff Registered Nurse
CLOVE LAKES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER
Staten Island, NY
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed daily assessments, planning care, implementing interventions, and evaluating geriatric residents outcomes.
- Used clinical judgement while delegating assignments to CNA's and LPN's.
- Perfected skills necessary in infection control while maintaining safety for all residents during the Covid 19 pandemic.
- Collaborated within the interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, social workers, and MDs in planning and carrying out treatment's regimen.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
Staten Island, NY05.2020
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- EMR documentation
- Anticoagulation therapy
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
Certification
- Professional Registered Nurse, New York, 775267
- Advanced & Basic Cardiac Life Support (ACLS/BLS), American Heart Association
Professional Memberships
Collaborative Care Council & Night Council:
Meeting monthly to review and improve patient care outcomes and the clinical work environment
Language
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Tele/ Cardiovascular Staff Registered Nurse
NORTHWELL HEALTH: STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
09.2021 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
CLOVE LAKES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER
08.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND