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KRISTINA VILLEGAS

Goliad,Texas

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 29 years in various healthcare environments. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health LVN

Gulf Bend Center
Victoria, TX
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided psychoeducation to patients and families about the importance of medication adherence, self-care, and ongoing engagement with mental health services for improved outcomes.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare providers to ensure open lines of communication and coordination of care across all involved parties.
  • Administered prescribed medications promptly and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and monitoring for side effects.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

LVN CARE COORDINATOR

CareHarmony
Brentwood, TN
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Remote nurse, managing patients with chronic conditions

CLINIC NURSE

Cuero Community Hospital/Goliad Family Practice
Goliad, TX
10.2016 - 03.2021
  • Patient intake, immunizations, medication administration, phlebotomy

SCHOOL NURSE

Beeville ISD
Beeville, TX
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Direct care to students and staff

CHEMOTHERAPY NURSE

Dr. Ahmad Qadri
Victoria, TX
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Mixed chemotherapy and administered through IV or Mediport

UTILIZATION REVIEW NURSE

Citizens Medical Center
Victoria, TX
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Performed medical chart reviews to meet requirements of the hospital utilization review plan, state, federal and insurance companies requirements

CLINIC NURSE

Dr. Joseph Perkinson
Victoria, TX
11.2002 - 12.2007
  • Intake including vitals, medication update, recent lab/tests in EHR

CLINIC NURSE

Detar Medical Center
Goliad, TX
10.1995 - 08.2002
  • Intake including vital signs, test results and illnesses

Education

VOCATIONAL NURSING - Nursing

Victoria College
Victoria, TX
08.1995

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Core Studies

Goliad High School
Goliad, TX
05.1987

Skills

  • Assist physician with minor procedures
  • Prior authorizations, refills, scheduling appointments, and referrals
  • Bilingual
  • Quality Assurance
  • Experienced in several EMR's
  • Insurance referrals and verification
  • Computer Literacy
  • Medical Terminology
  • Strong Communication

Timeline

Mental Health LVN

Gulf Bend Center
12.2022 - Current

LVN CARE COORDINATOR

CareHarmony
04.2021 - 12.2022

CLINIC NURSE

Cuero Community Hospital/Goliad Family Practice
10.2016 - 03.2021

SCHOOL NURSE

Beeville ISD
05.2014 - 12.2015

CHEMOTHERAPY NURSE

Dr. Ahmad Qadri
01.2010 - 12.2013

UTILIZATION REVIEW NURSE

Citizens Medical Center
01.2008 - 12.2010

CLINIC NURSE

Dr. Joseph Perkinson
11.2002 - 12.2007

CLINIC NURSE

Detar Medical Center
10.1995 - 08.2002

VOCATIONAL NURSING - Nursing

Victoria College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Core Studies

Goliad High School
KRISTINA VILLEGAS