Walter Henry Saturnino Dollente
Registered Nurse
San Diego,TX
Summary
Diligent Patient Safety Advocate with a solid academic foundation and comprehensive nursing skills. Proven ability to administer patient care and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams. Demonstrated skills in patient assessment and critical thinking, ensuring effective and compassionate care. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Provides comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care to patients with spinal cord injuries, ALS, and MS, managed by an interprofessional team. Educates patients and the family members/caregivers of the complications of spinal cord injury, including Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis, bowel and bladder management, pressure injury prevention, fall prevention, wound management, medication safety & maintenance. Provides anticipatory guidance on post-rehabilitation needs, adequate nutrition, and mental health, as well as spiritual guidance throughout the rehabilitation process. Well sought resource in patient care; floats to Med-Surg and Community Living Center (CLC) to augment understaffed units during contingencies and periods of high-volume patient census.
- Hours per week: 40
Staff Nurse
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2025
- Spinal Cord Injury Center Rehab Nurse. Observed evidence-based practices while providing safe and efficient care to Spinal Cord Injury patients. Promoted safe ambulation/mobility, promoting independence, preventing or minimizing complications, and supporting patients’ psychological adjustment. Supervised and assigned nurses to patients with corresponding patient acuities and trained other nurses from the 30-bed Spinal Cord Injury Center rehabilitation unit on various aspects of patient care and treatment procedures, including assessment and evaluation of patient care needs, development of nursing care plans, coordination of care, and prompt reporting of changes in patient status to unit managers and designated medical practitioners.
- Asst Nurse Mgr/Charge Nurse Duties: Collaborated with clinicians, Pharmacy, NOD/AOD staff, and unit management on staffing issues, emergency/urgent patient care needs, equipment/supply issues, inspection preparations, and training for Joint Commission and CARF accreditation.
- Safety/Risk Management/Infection Control champion: Implemented unit safety protocols; reduced CAUTI and CLABSI, Fall rates, and hospital-acquired pressure ulcer rates in the facility. Spearheaded proactive measures, continuous monitoring, staff education/training to staff and patients for safety. Precepted and trained new incoming nurses during orientation training. Provided education and assistance for proper EHR documentation using CPRS/BCMA and related management systems for prompt incident reporting. Provided adequate safety training on electronic equipment and devices for diagnosis or treatment.
- Self-directed and strong work ethic, flexible to adjust in a dynamic working environment. Floated to Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center, Community Living Center, MedSurg, and Psych units to augment short-staffed units and contingencies.
- Self-motivated; career-oriented: Attained DNP degree for expanded leadership and mentor roles. Leader roles in the Philippine Nursing Association San Antonio (PNASA) and the Texas Nursing Association, local chapter. Mentored novice nurses and other experienced nurses in pursuit of their educational goals.
- Series: 0001 - Grade: VN02
- Hours per week: 40
Maintenance Standardization Evaluator / Inspector General Augmentee
US Air Force
09.2005 - 03.2009
- US Air Force Veteran – Inspector General (IG) Inspector/Evaluator. Responsible for tracking aircraft maintenance assigned to 12 Air Education and Training Command (AETC) major installations/bases. Hand-picked by the senior IG chief as Functional Manager for the Production Control career field. Performed periodic Quality Control audits, on-site assessments, evaluated safety programs, collaborated with Quality Control resident experts, and suggested corrective actions for deficiencies. Followed up on corrective actions to maintain safe maintenance and operation of varied aircraft systems. Authored local safety policy guidance to comply with Air Force and Department of Defense (DOD) regulations. Proven leadership and management skills.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
- Hours per week (40)
Education
Doctorate degree - DNP, Healthcare Systems Leadership with Distinction
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL06.2024
Master's degree - MSN Emphasis in Health Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2020
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12.2013
Associate's degree - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX08.2011
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient Safety Advocate
Infection control measures
Patient/Staff Education
Timeline
Staff RN
Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2025
Maintenance Standardization Evaluator / Inspector General Augmentee
US Air Force
09.2005 - 03.2009
Master's degree - MSN Emphasis in Health Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of the Incarnate Word
Associate's degree - Nursing
San Antonio College
Doctorate degree - DNP, Healthcare Systems Leadership with Distinction
Chamberlain University