Rebecca Villanueva
Watertown
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with with over 30 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top quality care service to patient populations within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre Admission Testing RN
Griffin Hospital
Derby
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive pre-admission assessments for surgical patients.
- Reviewed patient medical histories and clarified any discrepancies.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Educated patients on pre-operative procedures and expectations.
- Managed scheduling of pre-admission testing appointments efficiently.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address patient concerns promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing potential risks associated with certain treatments or procedures prior to admission.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members throughout the entire pre-admission process.
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Griffin Hospital
Derby
11.2016 - Current
- Prepared patients for surgery.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs during outpatient procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-procedure care.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
- Provided direct patient care services such as wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, and patient education.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hartford Health Care at Home
Waterbury
05.2003 - 11.2016
- Managed high acuity level patients with the main goal of keeping them from rehospitalization through education their disease processes.
- Coordinated effective interdepartmental collaboration through open communication between medical staff.
- Protected patient data with secure records management system.
Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse/Wound care Nurse
Lexington House
New Britain
10.2000 - 04.2003
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in wound care in collaboration with the WOCN.
- Responsible for maintaining current yearly mandatory in-service for staff.
Nursing Supervisor
Cheshire Greenery
Cheshire
05.1994 - 10.2000
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for efficient workflow management.
- Facilitated communication among interdisciplinary teams to improve care delivery.
- Scheduled staff shifts to maintain adequate coverage across all units.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Uphold strict compliance standards, frequently exceeding requirements set by facility, state laws, and federal agencies.
- Managed nursing utilization reviews, maximizing quality and cost effectiveness of offered care.
Surgical Nurse to Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Philippine General Hospital
Manila
06.1989 - 12.1993
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Silliman University College of Nursing
Dumaguete City, Philippines03.1989
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Pre-operative education
- IV insertion
- Catheter care
- Health screening
- Staff supervision
- Removing sutures
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Surgical preparation
Certification
- State of CT Registered Nurse
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS certified
Awards
Recipient of the Florence Nightingale Excellence Award, 05/01/06
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Florence Nightingale Excellence Award,May 2006
- Marie Santini Award for Excellence ,May 2024
Timeline
Pre Admission Testing RN
Griffin Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Griffin Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hartford Health Care at Home
05.2003 - 11.2016
Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse/Wound care Nurse
Lexington House
10.2000 - 04.2003
Nursing Supervisor
Cheshire Greenery
05.1994 - 10.2000
Surgical Nurse to Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Philippine General Hospital
06.1989 - 12.1993
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Silliman University College of Nursing
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