Lizbeth Villarreal
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Assistant Nurse Operations Manager candidate with charge nurse experience overseeing surgical unit operations, staffing coordination, and interdisciplinary care delivery. Proven ability to support nursing teams. Manage patient flow and discharges, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Recognized for fostering collaboration, supporting staff development, and promoting quality patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the surgical unit as charge nurse, supporting safe staffing, patient flow, and quality care delivery.
- Coordinated staffing assignments based on patient acuity, admissions, discharges, and available resources.
- Served as a clinical and operational resource for nursing staff, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and escalation of care.
- Supported the onboarding and training of new nursing staff, reinforcing unit standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary leadership to address patient care issues, staffing challenges, and workflow inefficiencies.
- Assisted with patient placement and discharge coordination to support unit throughput and continuity of care.
- Monitored compliance with safety protocols, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Addressed staff concerns, and assisted with conflict resolution to promote a positive work environment.
- Communicated unit status, staffing needs, and patient concerns to nursing leadership.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Educated patients and families on neurological conditions and treatment options.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing neurological challenges.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions while ensuring the safety of neuro patients.
- Recognized potential complications associated with neurological impairments, and took appropriate action.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented changes in patients' neurological status.
- Assisted family members with understanding medical terminology related to their loved one's condition.
Nursing Assistant
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported mobility by helping patients with walking and transferring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, Alabama, AL 08.2017 - 12.2021
Skills
- Patient flow and discharge coordination
- Staffing coordination and assignments
- Surgical recovery management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership capabilities
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Brookwood Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grandview Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
08.2017 - 12.2021
Nursing Assistant
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2021