Stephanie Villa

Beds in Facility:85 , Beds on unit: 21 , Patient Ratios 1:4, Charting: Cerner

Medical Solutions Travel Agency

Occasionally floated to the sister hospital Mercy Downtown

• Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
• Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
• Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
• Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
• Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
• Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
• Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit When holding patients in the ER.
• Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.

Beds in Facility: 186, Beds on unit: 26, Patient Ratios: 1:4, Charting: Cerner

Atlas Medical Travel Agency

• Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
• Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
• Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
• Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
• Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.

Trauma Level II

Beds in Facility: 412, Beds on unit: 38, Patient Ratio: 1:2, Charting: Cerner

Aya Heatlhcare Travel Agency

• Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
• Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
• Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
• Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
• Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
• Leveraged equipment and administered medications, supporting labor, delivery and care of newborns.
• Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.

Beds in facility: 115, Beds on unit: 30, Patient ratio 1:4, Charting: EPIC

Aya Healthcare Travel Agency

• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.

Beds in facility: 254, Beds on unit: 9, Patient ratio 1:2, Charting: Cerner

Aya Healthcare Travel Agency

• Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
• Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
• Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
• Leveraged equipment and administered medications, supporting labor, delivery and care of newborns.
• Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
• Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.

Trauma Level II

Beds in Facility:272, Beds on unit: 35, Patient ratio 1:4, Charting: Cerner

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Trauma Level II

Beds in facility: 272, Beds in unit: 13, Patient ratio 1:2, 1:3, Charting: Cerner

• Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals.
• Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
• Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
• Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
• Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.

Beds in facility: 144, Beds on unit: 20, Patient ratio 1:4, Charting: Cerner

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.