Stephanie Villarreal

Charge Nurse Coordinator (January 2024 to current)

• Led a team of 7 licensed and 3 unlicensed staff members as shift supervisor, enhancing team coordination and patient care.
• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions and document changes/escalate to ensure patient safety and quality care
• Resolved staff conflicts and addressed patient escalations as primary clinical resource, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
• Assigned nursing responsibilities to staff during shifts to ensure efficient patient care delivery. to optimize staff performance and patient care delivery.

Staff/Floor nurse (May 2021 to December 2023)

• Monitored and interpreted cardiac rhythm strips to ensure patient safety.
• Performed cardiac diagnostic assessments and tests to guide treatment plans.
• Administered intravenous medications while monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Provided education on cardiac health management and lifestyle changes, empowering patients to take control of their health.
• Precepted LVNs and RNs, fostering professional development within the team

• Administered medications, ensuring compliance with isolation and universal precautions to maintain patient safety.
• Conducted physical and pain assessments, monitored vital signs and level of consciousness to ensure patient stability.
• Performed wound care, including managing vacs, pressure ulcers, and dressing changes.
• Utilized electronic medical records for efficient documentation and data management.
• Facilitated training and orientation of new nursing staff to enhance team competency and improve patient care.
• Maintained excellent organizational skills while multitasking effectively.

• Executed comprehensive physical assessments to monitor vital signs and pain levels, facilitating timely interventions.
• Administered medications, including insulin injections and flu vaccines, ensuring patient adherence and comfort.
• Performed wound care utilizing wound vacs to facilitate healing of amputations.
• Implemented isolation precautions to safeguard patient safety and effectively reduce infection risks.

• Managed medication regimen, ensuring timely administration and adherence to physician orders for residents.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
• Conducted admission assessments to evaluate patient health status.
• Maintained safe environment for residents, enforcing safety protocols to minimize risks and enhance well-being.
• Observed changes in patient conditions, reporting unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
• Communicated with family members, providing regular updates on residents' care and condition to foster trust and collaboration.

• Facilitated daily living activities to boost resident independence and quality of life.
• Assisted residents during dining to foster social interaction and improve well-being.
• Ensured a safe environment by adhering to sanitary guidelines.
• Reported problems or changes in condition promptly to supervisor.
• Documented resident activities and care levels to ensure thorough and accurate care records.
• Conducted routine housekeeping to ensure a comfortable environment for residents. to maintain cleanliness and order.

• Coordinated billing processes for monthly, quarterly, and annual contracts, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Collaborated with team to streamline payment collection for contracts, enhancing cash flow management.
• Utilized Word, Excel, and related programs to efficiently process payments.
• Led transition to accounting software for all customer accounts, improving accuracy in financial records.