Richard Villalon
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
CCRN-certified RN with 6+ years of critical care and perioperative experience and 2,600+ ICU hours spanning surgical trauma ICU, cardiovascular ICU, and OR settings, with hands-on expertise in hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive and sedation management, neuromuscular blockade, and anesthesia collaboration. Recognized for nursing excellence through a 4-time Daisy Award nomination, unit-level Silver Beacon Award, and a 4.0 postgraduate GPA, with a focused trajectory toward anesthesia practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Staff Nurse III
University Health
San Antonio, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Ensured hemodynamic stability of complex patients (1:2 ratio), titrating vasoactive drips (norepinephrine, vasopressin, nicardipine, esmolol) and measuring arterial pressures.
- Administered, titrated, and monitored anesthetic/sedative infusions: propofol, dexmedetomidine, midazolam, fentanyl, ketamine per orders in intubated, critically ill trauma patients.
- Monitored patients on paralytics and neuromuscular blocking agents, including rocuronium and cisatracurium, using train-of-four.
- Maintained desired intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) for neurological trauma patients with mannitol and hypertonics; monitored via ICP monitor and arterial pressures.
- Decreased number of falls on unit by 22% as the fall safety champion.
- Completed 40 hours of CRNA shadowing, observing pre-op assessment, induction, anesthesia management, anesthesia maintenance, and emergence.
Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel & Staff)
Northeast Baptist Hospital | HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
San Antonio, Texas
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with anesthesia providers to ensure safe and efficient anesthetic care; assisted with intubations (including RSIs), arterial line placement, and device setup (videoscopes, hotlines, cell savers, ultrasound); and maintained and troubleshot anesthesia equipment, including ventilators and monitors.
- Demonstrated proficiency across a wide range of surgical specialties — including neurological, orthopedic-spine, and cardiovascular — with a strong understanding of procedures and potential complications.
- Decreased turnover time to ~2minutes by analyzing and streamlining preference cards and processes.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse
Methodist Healthcare System
San Antonio, Texas
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered comprehensive care to 2-3 critical cardiovascular patients, titrating medications per protocol to maintain hemodynamic stability and continuously monitoring cardiac output via arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and Vigileo.
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare System
San Antonio, Texas
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed 4-5 acutely ill and postoperative cardiac patients, coordinating with physicians, specialists, and ancillary staff to align on care plans and treatment recommendations.
- Researched and implemented evidence-based fall and infection prevention strategies in collaboration with management to enhance patient safety.
Education
Completed Postgraduate prerequisites - Physics, Organic Chemistry, Statistics
Alamo Colleges District
San Antonio, Texas01-2026
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Honors Program
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX01-2019
Affiliations
- 08/2021 - 01/2027 - AORN
- 08/2021 - 01/2027 - AACN
Certification
- Registered Nurse - 06/14/2019 - 01/31/2028 | #969761
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - 12/1/2024 - 11/30/2027 | #13534032
- AHA PALS - 12/27/2024 - 12/31/2026
- AHA ACLS - 12/27/2024 - 12/31/2026
- AHA BLS - 2/23/2026 - 02/29/28
- Silver Beacon Award for Excellence (AACN) - Surgical Trauma ICU, 2026
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses - 4-Time Nominee, 2025 - 2026
Specialized Training:
- Peri-Op 101 - 08/2021
- TCAR - 2/2026
- TNCC - 06/2025
- Ultrasound IV certification - 02/2025
Timeline
Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Staff Nurse III
University Health
02.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel & Staff)
Northeast Baptist Hospital | HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2024
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse
Methodist Healthcare System
04.2021 - 08.2021
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare System
08.2019 - 04.2021
Completed Postgraduate prerequisites - Physics, Organic Chemistry, Statistics
Alamo Colleges District
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Honors Program
Tarleton State University