Mary Villalpando
Caldwell,TX
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Student Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
Austin, Tx
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LVN Student Nurse
St David's Medical Centre
Georgetown, Texas
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient care by accurately documenting medical histories and vital signs.
- Enhanced efficiency of patient transfers within the facility by assisting with equipment setup, positioning, lifting techniques, collaborating closely with other team members.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
- Monitored vital signs
- Aided patients with personal hygiene
- Aided in lifting patients when necessary
- Assisted with wound care
- Recorded patient care daily
- Changed bed linens
- Performed post-mortem care, if needed.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Copperas Hollow Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
- Provides adjunct care by applying nonsterile dressings, ice packs, and heat treatments
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; collecting urine or fecal samples; recording intake and output information
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
Certified Nurse Assistant
St Joseph Burleson Manor
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
- Provides adjunct care by applying nonsterile dressings, ice packs, and heat treatments
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; collecting urine or fecal samples; recording intake and output information
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehab
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
- Provides adjunct care by applying nonsterile dressings, ice packs, and heat treatments
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; collecting urine or fecal samples; recording intake and output information
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
Direct Support Staff
Texas Rural Health
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels
- Charted and recorded information in client files
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients
- Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.
Clinical Assistant
Seton Smithville Regional Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Read and record temperature, pulse and respiration
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
- Collected urine and fecal samples
- Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
- Obtained and set up suction equipment.
Direct Support Staff
Brenham State Supported Living Center
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Charted and recorded information client files
- Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
LVN Student Nurse
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institution
Georgetown, Texas
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Promoted adherence to facility policies, standards, and regulations through thorough understanding of best practices in nursing care for diverse patient populations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Some college -
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYCertification - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Austin, TX03.2024
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- CPR/BLS (07/01/17 - Present)
- Rehab Therapy Technician (Present)
- Internship at Jones and Cowen Physical Therapy.
- CPR
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Driver's license
- First Aid Certification
Additional Information
- SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
- BLS/CPR CERTIFICATION
- CNA
Timeline
LVN Student Nurse
St David's Medical Centre
01.2024 - 03.2024
LVN Student Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2024
LVN Student Nurse
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institution
10.2023 - 11.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Copperas Hollow Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
St Joseph Burleson Manor
03.2018 - 02.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehab
11.2017 - 03.2018
Clinical Assistant
Seton Smithville Regional Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2016
Direct Support Staff
Texas Rural Health
06.2013 - 12.2017
Direct Support Staff
Brenham State Supported Living Center
01.2013 - 06.2013
Some college -
Galen College of Nursing
Certification - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing