Vincent Velarde
Moriarty,NM
Summary
Director of Nursing with progressive leadership experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder settings. Skilled in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and process improvement. Proven ability to lead nursing teams, develop and implement policies, and optimize care delivery systems to improve patient outcomes. Committed to advancing integrated, patient-centered care models that enhance access, quality, and continuity of services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Krossroads Integrative Health and Recovery
Albuquerque, NM
10.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership and oversight for nursing operations within an outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder program.
- Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission requirements.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and support audit readiness efforts, including internal reviews and regulatory tracking processes.
- Collaborate with providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care delivery.
- Oversee clinical workflows, including urine drug screening processes, to improve consistency, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Partner with pharmacy services to ensure appropriate medication management practices and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Support clinical operations within residential and outpatient settings, including coordination with housing programs to maintain appropriate levels of care.
- Design and implement staffing models and scheduling strategies to support organizational growth and continuity of care.
- Address system-level challenges related to communication, care coordination, and resource utilization through structured process improvements.
Travel Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided nursing care across multiple healthcare settings, adapting quickly to new clinical environments and team structures.
- Maintained high standards of patient care while supporting diverse patient populations and clinical teams.
Clinical Nurse Manager
CoreCivic Inc.
Estancia, NM
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Supervised and evaluated nursing staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Managed staffing schedules and coordinated daily clinical operations to ensure adequate coverage and quality care delivery.
- Supported process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions.
- Assessed patient needs and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Responded effectively to high-acuity and rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Mentored and supported new nursing staff during onboarding and clinical orientation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Albuquerque04-2017
Skills
- Clinical Operations Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation (Joint Commission)
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Quality Improvement & Process Optimization
- Electronic Medical Records (AdvancedMD, EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts)
- Medication Management & Safety
- Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Care
- Staff Development & Training
Certification
- Registered Nurse in New Mexico, License number RN-87028
- BLS certified and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Krossroads Integrative Health and Recovery
10.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2021 - 10.2023
Clinical Nurse Manager
CoreCivic Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College