Ricardo Villaceran
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in patient care and health education. Proven ability to implement care plans, monitor vital signs, and communicate changes in patient conditions effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
Dallas, Texas
02.2016 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and state regulations during care delivery.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Bedford, Texas
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Implemented care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and state regulations during care delivery.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises designed to improve patient mobility, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, posture and flexibility.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ethicus Hospital
Grapevine, Texas
12.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and state regulations during care delivery.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
DeSoto, Texas
05.2003 - 08.2010
- Implemented care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and state regulations during care delivery.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Arlington, Texas
01.2000 - 09.2003
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and state regulations during care delivery.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Velez College
Cebu City,Philippines03-1989
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health education
- Care plan implementation
- Electronic health records
Certification
BLS CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ethicus Hospital
12.2014 - 12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
05.2003 - 08.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2000 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Velez College