MELISA VILLEGAS

*** *. ********* **. ** Paso, TX 79928

915-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Patient- Focused Registered Nurse with ten years of experience in the health care field with a passion for learning and expanding professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Skills and Abilities

EMAR- electronic medical administration record, BLS certified, ACLS certified, CCRN, therapeutic communication skills with family members, patients and team

Computer systems

Cerner, Medi-tech, several POS systems, Microsoft office

EXPERIENCE

LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER (TELEMETRY RN)

FEBRUARY 2012- NOVEMBER 2013

Execute Compassionate and dedicated patient care with time management, prioritization of care related to acuity and cultivate adequate nursing rapport with family members and patients.

Qualified for relieve charge within a couple of months of being on floor. Trained to effectively delegate patient care and strategically work with staffing ratios for oncoming shifts.

Maintain adequate communication skills and work efficiently in an interdisciplinary team always centering care an individualized manner for each patient and their needs.

Obtained certifications that include ACLS, BLS, EKG certification, Career Ladder Achievement Level II

RICARDO ESTRADA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SCHOOL-NURSE)

NOVEMBER 2013- JUNE 2014

Primarily managed the healthcare of eight and ninth grade students via management of triage care, medication administration, vaccination compliance and health screenings including hearing, vision and scoliosis.

Development of adequate emergency plans for students with medical conditions which require special attention and recognition such as epilepsy, diabetes, anaphylaxis, and asthma.

Coordination of student safety with interdisciplinary team to include counselor, teacher, and administration for better management of health care and emotional instability such as with depression and pregnancy.

Built adequate rapport with students, parents and staff using assertiveness and confidence to educate and provide resources on medical conditions, treatments and methodologies.

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (LEVEL ONE TRAUMA ICU RN III)

JUNE 2014- SEPTEMBER 2018

Efficiently managed working with critical care patients in the only level one trauma hospital in the local region. Specialized in prioritization of care and acuity as well as in crucial thinking.

Qualified CCRN in 2015 by utilization of skills, knowledge and management of high acuity patients. This further enabled me to stay to par with evidence based practice guidelines and effective patient care.

Strategically worked as an integral part of a highly motivated and effective ICU team which focused on positive patient outcomes, building rapport with family in time of crisis and utilization of compassionate care and therapeutic communication.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO (CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR)

AUGUST 2015 (PART-TIME)

Formed part of the instructional foundation of undergraduate nurses with implementation of curriculum centered around patient advocacy and holistic care.

Utilization of evidence based practice and research into teaching and hands on experience during clinical hours.

PREMIER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL (Charge Nurse) September 2018- Present (PRN)

Development and utilization of leadership skills on a unit primarily run by charge nurses and staff via utilization of time management, patient prioritization of care and efficient team work.

Harnessed skills for therapeutic communication with family members and patients who are in time of crisis due to length of hospital stay.

Management of codes on the floor including skill from ACLS and BLS certification. Executed multiple codes as code leader with significant positive outcomes.

HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE EAST CAMPUS

Stroke Coordinator (2019 to present)

Abstraction of data surveyed by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association for accreditation of stroke care center.

Utilization of effective staff communication, education tools, and interdisciplinary team meetings to effectively decrease stroke metric fallouts and improve CMS reimbursement.

Coordination and management of codes on the floor specific for hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes in regulation of American Heart Association.

EDUCATION

San Elizario High School

2003-2007

Graduated top ten in the class as well as participated as serving as class historian.

Developed nursing skills with the aid of Health Occupational Students of America in which exposure to clinical experience at University Medical Center was allowed.

National Honor Society Inductee

COLLEGE EDUCATION

University of Texas at El Paso

Undergraduate- Bachelors in Science of Nursing

2007- 2011

Developed communication and technical skills in clinical rotations at Del Sol, Providence, Las Palmas and El Paso Psychiatric Hospital.

Ability to function with confidence and provide care toward patients. Strength in interpersonal relationships with staff members and educators.

Ranked within top 40 GPA in nursing class of 2011 and qualified for summer advancement.

Member of Nursing National Honor Society

Graduated with a BSN and Cum Laude recognition

Overall GPA: 3.7

Graduate: Masters in Nursing Education

University of Texas at El Paso

August 2013- August 2015

Selected from a group of student candidates for acceptance into distinguished program.

Obtained knowledge on the foundation of nursing and fundamentals of teaching the theories of nursing and curriculum formation.

Perfected the ability to manage work and school consecutively by distributing the same determination and dedication to both aspects.

Overall GPA: 4.0

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