Angela Estvanik-Vargas
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse, with Skin Wound Ostomy Certification (SWOC), dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Diamondback Health and Memory Care
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
Director of Nursing
Palm Valley Post Acute
Goodyear, AZ
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
Charge Nurse
Curahealth Hospital
Peoria, AZ
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
Charge Registered Nurse
Advanced Specialty Hospitals
Toledo, OH
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Provided direct patient care to medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed lab values, and administered medications as ordered.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss treatment options and discharge planning strategies.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
- Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
- Identified educational opportunities for nurses related to professional development goals.
Education
Associate of Science -
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH05.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Toledo School of Practical Nursing
Toledo, OH04.2002
High School Diploma -
Macomber Whitney High School
Toledo, OH06.1989
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Budget Control
- Relationship Building
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Expenditure Monitoring
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Policy Development
- Profitability Strategies
- Employee Coaching
- Leadership and Guidance
- Emergency Response
Licensure
- Arizona RN RN210841 Issued 10/25/2017 Expires 4/1/2026
- California RN 953341545 Issued 6/28/2023 Expires 12/31/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Diamondback Health and Memory Care
10.2023 - 07.2024
Director of Nursing
Palm Valley Post Acute
03.2020 - 09.2023
Charge Nurse
Curahealth Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2019
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
12.2017 - 01.2019
Charge Registered Nurse
Advanced Specialty Hospitals
01.2012 - 12.2017
Associate of Science -
Mercy College of Ohio
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Toledo School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Macomber Whitney High School
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