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Sierra Villegas

Burlington,WI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate with 6+ years of nursing experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities safely with a positive attitude.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Infusion Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health Care
02.2023 - Current
  • Administer chemotherapy for treatment of various oncological diseases appropriately per orders and Policy Tech guidelines
  • Use strong clinical judgment to identify patient status changes and possible treatment plan discrepancies requiring MD attention
  • Manage infusion hypersensitivity reactions by stopping infusion, administering appropriate medications, and contacting supervising MD

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse

Children's Wisconsin
07.2020 - Current
  • Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations
  • Triage patients and protocol necessary treatments within scope of practice
  • Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and make necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
  • Convey treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
  • Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients

Pediatric Float Travel Nurse

Seattle Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery
  • Participated in rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care
  • Managed patients recovering from medical and surgical procedures

Pediatric Float Travel Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Evaluated patients during admission, hospital stay and through discharge
  • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care
  • Floated and quickly adapted to various patient care units

Clinic Travel Nurse

New London Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Improved patient well-being by providing education on preventive health measures
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care

Pediatric Neurology Unit Nurse

Children's Wisconsin
02.2017 - 07.2019
  • Provided direct patient care and education to various pediatric populations including: epilepsy, neurology, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation, and medical surgical/overflow
  • Served as patient advocate
  • Precepted student nurses and new hires on unit

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
12.2016

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Collaboration
  • Epic documentation

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy

Timeline

Oncology Infusion Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health Care
02.2023 - Current

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse

Children's Wisconsin
07.2020 - Current

Pediatric Float Travel Nurse

Seattle Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020

Pediatric Float Travel Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2020

Clinic Travel Nurse

New London Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019

Pediatric Neurology Unit Nurse

Children's Wisconsin
02.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Sierra Villegas