YESENIA VILLALOBOS
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in ambulatory, acute, and specialized care. Consistently developing strong relationships with Veterans and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Resident
Veterans Health Administration
04.2023 - Current
- Transition program to professional nurse role, building confidence while developing clinical and leadership skills within healthcare team for total of 2040 contact hours
- Coordinate veteran-centered care under protected clinical time, with gradual autonomy, rotating through ambulatory, acute, and critical care
- Participate in new medical trials alongside interdisciplinary team, implementing nursing care and judgment to adjust patient therapies using whole health approach to support veterans and their families
- Mentor oncoming cohort of 4 new graduate nurses transitioning into nurse resident role as well as quality improvement during program accreditation.
Patient Care Intern
Augusta University Health
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinate care and support of at least 10 med/surg oncology patients and their families, per shift, under registered nurse supervision
- Help implement plan of care through prompt completion of tasks, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, and documenting in electronic health record.
Criminal Background Specialist
USA Fact Inc
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Navigate various resources to conduct research and analyze pre-employment background information, as well as credit program applications
- Ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines while efficiently meeting client needs, positively communicating findings to supervisor, clients, and candidates
- Help train 4 team members in state and federal fingerprint procedures, as well as education and identity verifications, over period of 6 months.
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Programs
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Through empathetic care and clear communication, provide direct services for up to 12 undocumented minors at one time, including intake and transfer of care procedures, per federal and state regulations
- Observe for changes in physical and emotional state of minors while staying calm in critical situations, responding with appropriate actions while maintaining safe environment
- Carefully transport minors between facilities, to airport, and to various destinations as part of reunification process with family or legal guardians.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Augusta University
Augusta, GABachelor of Arts - Gender Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CASkills
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Medical Records Management
- Spanish Fluency
- Family Education
- Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, California Board of Nursing, 08/2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Academy of Pediatrics, 01/2025
- BLS for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association, 05/2025
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association, 08/2025
- Clinical Nurse Leader, American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Languages Skills
English, Spanish, Patient Care, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Communication Skills, EPIC Electric Health Records, Cerner PowerChart, IV Therapy, Time Management, Patient & Family Education
Military Experience
U.S. Navy, Electronics Technician, Honorable Discharge, 2007 – 2013, Ensure smooth operation of Naval ship USS Kidd's communication systems by managing routine maintenance as well as conducting diagnostics tests, repairing, and replacing electronic components. Served as divisional training petty officer, keeping 21 division service members up to date on Navy-wide training and serving as organizational standard for all 380 sailors onboard.
Post Degree Education
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONTINUING EDUCATION, Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Course: A Perinatal Newborn Nursing Program, 72, 09/2023
Associations
- American Nurses Association - Member
- Association of Women, Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses - Member
Awards
- Letter of Appreciation, City of Lemon Grove Mayor’s Office, 2011
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2013
Volunteer Experience
- Augusta University, College of Nursing, Augusta, GA, 10/2021, 11/2021, Provide patient services at Korean and Filipino Community Health Fairs including vitals assessment, translation service and education to ensure event service goals.
- American Red Cross, 03/2021, 06/2021, Support military communities with information about resources, and guidance upon entering the military, preparing for deployment, and unexpected emergencies.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Association of Women, Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse License - California Board of Nursing (exp. August 2024)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Academy of Pediatrics (exp. January 2025)
BLS for Health Care Providers - American Heart Association (exp. May 2025)
ACLS Provider - American Heart Association (exp. August 2025)
Clinical Nurse Leader - American Association of Colleges of Nursing (results pending)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Post-Degree Education
Southern California Continuing Education
September 2023
72 contact hours
Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Course: A Perinatal Newborn Nursing Program
Additional Information
Citizenship: United States
Desired Job Type: Nurse (0610)
Highest Federal Pay Grade: VN-00
Desired Location: US, California, San Diego
Timeline
Registered Nurse Resident
Veterans Health Administration
04.2023 - Current
Patient Care Intern
Augusta University Health
05.2022 - 11.2022
Criminal Background Specialist
USA Fact Inc
01.2020 - 07.2021
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Programs
08.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Augusta University
Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
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