Margo Villalobos
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
Committed and well-qualified Registered Nurse with nearly 12 years experience in the Operating Room that in collaboration with varying surgical teams, provides exceptional care to patients before and after procedures. Dedicated to each patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing throughout their course of care while prioritizing patient safety and experience.
Ready to take on new challenges with opportunities of growth in and around the surgical process. Dependable and responsible with a strong work ethic, ability to efficiently master new skills and extraordinary interpersonal skills including but not limited to leadership skills, conflict resolution, team work, and effective communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
Twin Falls, ID
04.2013 - Current
- Charge Nurse, Board Coordinator, managing OR while collaborating with peri-anesthesia, immediate staff, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
- Care Collaboration Committee; process improvements, quality improvements that enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes, department improvements, staff satisfaction/recognition.
- Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists/CRNA’s and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Collaboration with anesthesiologists/CRNA’s regarding plan of care for patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively.
- Provide high quality training to new nursing staff as well as mentoring nursing students to create a proficient learning environment.
- Maintain safe working environment in operating room at all times.
- Perform sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility. Helping scrubbed staff to don surgical gowns and gloves.
- Respond quickly and effectively to any emergency situations that occur during surgery.
- Perform sterile techniques such as pre-procedure prep and Foley catheter insertion.
- Handle laboratory specimens and verifying proper labeling of specimens as well as correct form of specimen collection.
- Transfer patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and providing PACU nurses with proper patient verification and a detailed hand-off report that includes any patient specifics about case and situation while also utilizing the “one thing” standards.
- Prepare OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies, medications, and equipment as well as ensure that all equipment is working properly.
- Participate in emergency procedures utilizing quick judgement, experience, and communication skills effectively.
- Advocate for patient’s and their families by providing adequate education surrounding the surgical process. Develop a relationship with patients and families by portraying compassion as well as listening to concerns and answering any questions. Maintain patient family relationships while updating family during surgery. Help to comfort patients during stressful situations and ensuring that their needs are met.
- Assist in quarterly outdates. Alert inventory staff of any supply shortages that need to be reordered to maintain adequate stock.
- Involvement in infection control protocols such as SSI’s to prevent post-operative infections.
Registered Nurse, Medical & Cardio-Pulmonary Unit
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
Twin Falls, ID
11.2009 - 04.2013
- Charge nurse, helping to run floor on night shift, acting as resource to other staff and nurses, acting quickly and appropriately to declining patient’s and their situations. Utilizing critical thinking.
- Documented patient progress notes and assessments accurately in chart.
- Instructed patients on ADL’s and self-care for home following discharge from the hospital.
- Educated patients on medication side effects and lifestyle changes necessary for health improvement
- Assisted in patient admission and discharge processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Utilized strict safety measures, such as, checking medication “6 rights” before administering to patients.
- Collaborated with doctors, families, therapists, social workers and case managers on plan of care, post-treatment home care, and prevention of re-hospitalization.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications with proper documentation, monitoring, and assessment of response.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Trained and mentored new RNs and nursing students on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Technician
Wedgewood Terrace Assisted Living
Lewiston, Idaho
05.2005 - 10.2009
- Evening shift supervisor.
- Medication Technician Certification.
- Medication technician; administered medication to residents under supervision of registered nurse.
- Monitored resident’s vital signs
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to registered nurse.
- Answered call lights to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to registered nurse or LPN.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms, dining room, and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Family communication and updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark State College
Lewiston, ID08-2009
Skills
- Operating Room Experience
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Patient care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Collaboration Comittee
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical & Cardio-Pulmonary Unit
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 04.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Technician
Wedgewood Terrace Assisted Living
05.2005 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark State College