Ricardo Villavicencio
Modesto,CA
Summary
Critical care nursing leader with progressive responsibility across ICU operations, education, and program development. Provides strategic oversight for 44 high-acuity beds and ~190 FTEs across multiple critical care services, with leadership in ECMO, quality improvement, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Critical Care Services
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Provide operational and strategic leadership for 44 high-acuity ICU beds and ~190 FTEs across SICU, CVICU, CCU, NCCU, Dialysis, and Vascular Access.
- Oversaw ECMO program operations, established clinical standards, facilitated education and competency, and fostered multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Led multidisciplinary meetings to align Cardiothoracic Surgery program priorities with physicians, nursing, and administration.
- Drove initiatives to enhance quality, ensure patient safety, develop workforce, and improve clinical excellence and operational performance.
ICU Educator
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed and taught core critical care curriculum and competency-based education, ensuring nurses met competency standards in critical care.
- Oversaw ICU education and managed Critical Care Internship Program, facilitating onboarding and professional growth of new ICU nurses.
- Developed and launched hospital ECMO program, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
ICU Clinical Operations Coordinator
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed and managed hospital Sepsis Program, collaborating with physicians, nursing, administration, and stakeholders to enhance evidence-based sepsis care.
- Led multidisciplinary meetings and performance improvement initiatives to elevate sepsis outcomes and ensure best-practice compliance.
- Educated hospital-wide staff, including nurses, physicians, and residents, on sepsis recognition and treatment guidelines to improve overall care.
Registered Nurse, SICU/CVICU
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Delivered advanced critical care for complex medical, surgical, trauma, and cardiovascular patients, ensuring optimal recovery and stabilization.
- Oversaw postoperative cardiac patients and those requiring CRRT, IABP, and Impella, facilitating effective monitoring and intervention.
Registered Nurse, Medical/Telemetry
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Started nursing career as a new graduate RN by providing care to acute medical and telemetry patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus
01-2009
Personal Information
Title: Critical Care Nursing Leader | ICU Operations | Program Development | Quality & Patient Safety
Certification
California RN | BLS – Current | ACLS – Current | TCAR – Current
CORE EXPERTISE
Critical Care Operations | ICU Leadership | ECMO | Sepsis | Nursing Education | Program Development | Quality Improvement | Patient Safety | Workforce Management | Trauma & Cardiovascular Critical Care | CRRT | IABP | Impella
Accomplishments
- 2020 Tenet Hero Award Winner
Timeline
Director, Critical Care Services
Doctors Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
ICU Educator
Doctors Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2022
ICU Clinical Operations Coordinator
Doctors Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, SICU/CVICU
Doctors Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical/Telemetry
Doctors Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus