RN and Nurse Supervisor/Manager

RN and Nurse Manager Cristina Lavilla

Personal Information

April.10th.1967

Date of birth:

Place of birth: Zaragoza (Spain)

Nationality: Spanish

Genre: Female

E-mail: ********.*******.*****@*****.***

Landline: +34-976-**-**-**

Mobile Phone: +34-615-**-**-**

NMC Pin: 15A0234C

Education

2013 – 2014 . New “BA Degree in Nursing Science Program”

adapted to the

New Bologna Plan. University of Zaragoza/Spain.

1993 - 1997 . “BA Degree in Nursing Science”. University of Zaragoza/Spain.

1993-1994 . Post-graduate studies: “P.G.C.E. (Postgraduate Certificate in

Education)”. University of Zaragoza,/Spain.

1988-1993 . “BA Degree in Philosophy and Arts. University of

Zaragoza/Spain.

Work Experience

Currently juggling two positions: RN in Drug Help Center and Recruitment Agent Consultant for the USA

company Tifler Global Recruitment Services.

09/2014 – Current Recruitment Agent Consultant for the USA company Tifler Global Recruitment

Services: http://www.tiflergrs.com/tiflergrs/newsdetail.aspx?news=19

2007 – Current Drug Help Center, Zaragoza / Spain. RN.

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• Anamnesis. Patients assessment and evaluation.

• Administration of medication.

• Counseling (Group and Individual Therapy).

• Cognitive rehabilitation Program.

• Fitness and exercise Program.

• Analysis of body fluids.

• Detoxification and other recovery procedures (continual assessment).

• Telephone inquiries information and assistance.

• Speeches and studios on drug prevention, use, abuse and healthcare.

1999 – 2007 Nursing Home-Geriatric Hospital, Zaragoza/Spain. RN and Nurse Manager

• Care for the needs of elderly patients: acceptable levels of personal hygiene,

proper nutrition.

• Maintain pharmaceutical supplies, stock/inventory control.

• More advanced responsibilities including:

• Monitoring vital signs.

• Administering medication (IV s, oxygen, etc).

• Drawing blood.

• Inserting catheters.

• Treating bedsores.

• Giving injections.

• Changing bandages.

• Monitoring blood sugar.

• Suturing wounds.

• Palliative care and treatment.

• Evaluating patients physical condition and developing care plans that

addresses any medical needs and social services.

• Addressing the psychological needs of patients and their families

through counseling and education.

• Other duties: dealing with a specific population, some of them

suffering from dementia, visual impairment, feelings of isolation, loss

of family and personal independence which may lead to depression and

other issues, giving emotional support, personal care after death

(deceased’s privacy and dignity, preparation of the body,

communication about the deceased to mortuary staff and funeral

directors, preparation of documentation at the time of death, etc).

• My achievements: Nurse Supervisor. Responsibilities:

• Managing staff and making sure patients receive quality care as

required.

• Coordinating community resources participating in patient care.

• Supervising and maintaining ongoing effective communication with

other services involved with patient care.

• Participating in hospice and community health programs as requested

to promote the growth and understanding of the hospice concept.

1997 – 1999 Different Hospitals, Zaragoza/Spain

• Ward based: different units (Respiratory, Post Operative):

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• Providing medications and injections as prescribed by the doctor.

• Administering Intravenous Fluids and oxygen,if required.

• Providing frequent patient evaluations including monitoring vital

signs (BP, Temperature, Pulse etc and recording it and performing

essential procedures.

• Referring any changes in patient's status or untoward reaction to the

doctor.

• Collecting specimens including sputum, stool, urine and sending it

for medical analysis to laboratory.

• Analysing test results from various departments and recording it

properly.

• Assisting doctors during treatment.

• Preparing the patient for various investigations (Ultra Sound, Echo,

CT scan, MRI, Endoscopy, etc.).

• Providing general nursing care to all patients.

• Giving psychological support to the patient and family members.

• Educating patient and family about the disease and prognosis of the

patient.

• Ostomies/tracheostomies/colostomies and stomas care.

• Urinary catheterization.

• Nasogastric intubation and care.

• Detecting changes in symptoms, health or pain.

• Advising patients and their families on illness, care and continued

care after a hospital stay.

• Participating in service nurse education programs conducted by the

hospital.

• Emergency:

• Monitoring health conditions.

• Planning long-term care needs.

• Administering medicine.

• Using medical equipment.

• Performing minor medical operations.

• Dealing with people in various states of pain, trauma and tragedy.

• Performing therapeutic nursing interventions, (stabilizing patients,

providing Basic Life Support, initiating corrective actions, recording

medical histories, monitoring patients, performing diagnostic tests).

• Other duties: to identify the medical problem, document medical

history, check for any allergies and current medications, obtain

height, weight, body temperature, heart rate and BP, move patients,

take blood samples, clean and bandage wounds, maintain proper

supplies of medical equipment, vesicle catheterizations (males &

females).

• ICU:

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• Assessing a patient’s condition and planning and

implementing patient care plans.

• Treating wounds and providing advanced life support.

• Assisting physicians in performing procedures.

• Observing and recording patient vital signs.

• Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical

equipment function properly.

• Administering intravenous fluids and medication.

• Advanced Life Support.

• Ordering diagnostic tests.

• Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team.

• Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards

and protocols for treatment.

• Acting as patient advocate.

• Providing education and support to patient families.

• Surgery:

• Before Surgery:

. Preparing patients for surgery and informing them of the procedures

that will be preformed.

. Answering any questions patients may have and communicating

with concerned loved ones.

. Organizing the tools and materials needed for surgery, and helping

sterilize the operating room.

. Starting patients on intravenous therapy and working with

anesthesiologists to administer medication.

. checking patients' heart beat, blood pressure and other vital signs

prior to surgery.

• Surgery and Post-Surgery:

. Assisting surgeons in several ways (moving patients, handing

surgical instruments to doctors and monitoring patients' vital signs,

suturing wounds).

. After surgery: administering medication, cleaning bandages,

ensuring that patients receive adequate rest, food and care.

. In the hours, days and weeks after surgery: playing a pivotal role in

patients' recovery (observing changes in patients' conditions,

working with surgeons to determine whether further treatment

necessary).

Awards Award to Academic Record (BA Degree in Nursing Science) 1997.

Additional Training/ Professional Certifications

• Nursing Training:

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• Course on Basic and Advanced Life Support. 160 hours. 2014.

• Supervision and Proper Functioning of Teamwork in Addictions. 2013.

• Behavioral Safety. 2013.

• Additional Training in Prevention of Drug Abuse for Social Mediators. 2013.

• To Prevent Adicctions is possible: Experiences on Promotion of Health Habits. 2013.

• Use of Semi Automatic External Defibrillator. Continuing Vocational Training. 2012

• First Scientific Conference of Socidrogalcohol. 2012.

• Educational and Therapeutic Approach For Young People Affected by Violence. 2010.

• Cinema as an Educational Tool in Addictions. 2010.

• Care Intervention for Adolescents. Specified and Selective Prevention. 2007

• Balanced Diet and Care Assistance For Fragile Patients. 2000.

• Enteral Feeding for Senior Citizens. 2000.

• II Conference on Primary Care Nursing and Nursing Home-Geriatric Hospitals. 2000.

• Course: Mental Health: A comprehensive Approach. 260 hours. 1997-1998.

• Course: Public Health and Health Education. 260 hours. 1997.

• Course: Nutrition and Dietetics. 1997.

• Course: Sanitary Key Aspects on Familiar Planning. 1996.

• Course: Child Birth Preparation. 1996.

• Course: Hygiene and Preventive Medicine. 1996.

• Course: Psychiatry. 1996.

• Computer Training:

• Open Office. 2006.

• Internet and Electronic Mail. 2005.

• Excel Spreadsheett. Beginner Level. 2004.

• Access Database 97. Beginner Level. 2003.

• Electronic Mail. 2003.

• Word Processing Applications. Intermediate Level. 1999.

• Word Processing Applications. Begginer Level. 1999.

• Other courses:

• Citizen Attention. 2005.

• Good Practices. Benchmarking. 2004.

• Good Management and Quality Standards in Local Government. 2002.

• Useful Interpersonal skills for Customer Service. (Level I). 2001.

• Municipal Organization Chart. 1999.

Skills and Techniques

• Languages:

• Currently doing the English C1 Level at the UNED (Spanish Open University).

2014-2015.

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• German: A2/Elementary level. Die Neue Schule, Berlin and Modern Languages

University Center –University of Zaragoza - (Spain).

• Spanish: native speaker.

• Computer skills: Programs: Internet Explorer, the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word,

Excel, Power Point, Access), Open Office. Operating Systems: Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista

and XP.

• Music skills: Piano (three years) and Music Theory (four years). Conservatorio de Música de

Zaragoza, Spain.

Speechs

• VIII Conference of the Aragonese Diabetes Educators Association (AEDA).2001

• Studio on Road Traffic Safety. In Collaboration With The Trece Rosas Social

Rehabilitation Center. 2012.

• Different Studios and Programs on Drug Prevention in schools and High Schools (pupils

and families).

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