Meghan Villarreal
San Antonio
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on labor and delivery, known for delivering high-quality patient care and support during childbirth. Proven ability to remain calm and efficient in high-pressure situations, with strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability. Highly skilled in patient monitoring, clinical assessment, and compassionate care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - Current
- Methodist Children's Hospital
- Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment
- Electronic Medical Charting Systems
- Patient, Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed
Travel Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
Austin, Texas
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.
- Assessed and cared for patients with pre-term labor and high-risk pregnancies.
- Managed patient pain through epidural and patient-controlled analgesia administration.
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition with computerized documentation.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Healthcare System
San Antonio, Texas
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided care for patients utilizing fetal and maternal monitoring equipment
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, and fetal distress.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
04.2011 - 04.2018
- MSTH- Surgical Unit 4-2011 through 6/2012
- Methodist Children's Hospital- Mother Baby Care and Nursery 6/2012-4/2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Monarca Home Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Licensed Vocational Nurse 12/2010-1/2011
- Registered Nurse 1/2011-4/2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
- Improved patient comfort by skillfully addressing pain management concerns and adjusting care accordingly.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs, leading to appropriate interventions and referrals when necessary.
- Coordinated resources such as medical equipment rentals or community support services for patients in need, streamlining access to essential assistance options.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stone Oak Care Center
San Antonio, TX
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Normandy Terrace Healthcare and Rehab Center
San Antonio, TX
11.2009 - 02.2010
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2016
Associate Of Science In Nursing - undefined
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12.2010
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency response
- IV insertion
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Epidural administration
- Labor support
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- NRP
- ACLS
- AWOHNN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- BLS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Healthcare System
02.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
04.2011 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Monarca Home Healthcare
12.2010 - 04.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stone Oak Care Center
02.2010 - 10.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Normandy Terrace Healthcare and Rehab Center
11.2009 - 02.2010
Associate Of Science In Nursing - undefined
San Antonio College
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Western Governors University