Kristen Villegas
Rusk,TX
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable ER nurse with the ability to thrive and perform patient care in a fast-paced and high-acuity environment. With the competencies I have obtained, I am eager to transition to an ICU role. I want to pursue growth in intensive care to deepen clinical expertise and provide advanced patient care. Committed to continuous learning and taking every opportunity to grow as a nurse, supported by a strong foundation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Christus Health
Jacksonville, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Rapid response and code blue participation
- IV insertion and medication administration
- Stroke and STEMI protocol activation and management.
- Proficient in emergency interventions
- EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring
- Assist in orthopedic procedures such as splinting, traction assistance, and fracture care
- Trauma team collaboration
- Executed rapid assessments to stabilize high-acuity patients during emergencies
- Clear, concise communication with interdisciplinary teams
- Use critical thinking and rapid decision-making
- Triage and prioritize
- Provide accurate and detailed patient and family education
- Comprehensive stroke center
Nursing Assistant
Christus Health
Jacksonville, TX
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided direct patient care for up to 12 patients per shift in a med-surg unit.
- Developed foundational skills.
- Supported nursing staff by communicating abnormal vital signs, documenting care provided, and assisted with ADLs
- Maintaining clean, safe, and organized patient environments.
- Compassionate bedside manner.
- Recognized and reported changes in patient condition.
- Assisted in rapid response and code blue activations.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2022
Associate of General Studies -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12-2020
Skills
- Rapid assessment
- Patient education
- EKG interpretation
- Time management
- Emergency interventions
- Interdisciplinary communication
Certification
- Texas Board of Nursing Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Christus Health
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Christus Health
10.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of General Studies -
Tyler Junior College