Angel Villamarin
Huntington Park
Summary
Dedicated and passionate healthcare professional seeking to apply clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities in a dynamic healthcare environment. Currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a strong commitment to gaining hands-on experience and contributing to patient care excellence. Eager to embrace opportunities for professional growth while delivering compassionate and effective healthcare services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
NRC Research Institute
Orange, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct assessments, collect vital signs, and monitor patient status during clinical research studies in accordance with study protocols.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitor for adverse reactions, and report findings.
- Perform psychiatric and medical observations, including mental status assessments and monitor changes in mood, cognition, behavior, and medication response.
- Maintain accurate documentation, electronic medical records, and study data while ensuring compliance with FDA, HIPAA, IRB, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, research coordinators, and nursing staff to ensure patient safety, protocol adherence, and successful study execution.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Star View Urgent Care
Long Beach, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Medical clearance and intake assessments for potential admissions
- Observe, document, and report ongoing physical &/or mental status.
- Work under the direction of RN, Nurse Practitioner &/or contracted MD
- Adheres to physician orders including but not limited to, prescriptions, medication administration, seclusion &/or restraint orders, denial of rights, and/or implementation of each order within nurses scope.
- Ensure completion of documentation of assigned clients
- Assisting in crisis intervention (utilizing ProACT), providing support & assisting with problem resolution.
- Providing nursing duties including but not limited to first aid, and medical intervention within the nurse's scope.
Safety Specialist
Star View Behavioral Care
Long Beach, CA
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Implemented safety and security protocols during admissions, providing comprehensive orientation to enhance unit integration.
- Coordinate client care with a multidisciplinary team (Nurses/providers/therapists/case workers).
- Assist staff with interventions for the management of inappropriate behavior, utilizing facility protocol, which includes the use of ProACT.
- Ensure the safety of clients & document interventions within a timely manner Provide clients with meals, snacks, and times for hygiene and ADLS.
Mental Health Worker
Del Amo Hospital
Torrance, CA
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Orient admissions to the unit & supervise assigned clients.
- Ensure the safety of the clients, rounds(15 min checks for every client on the unit) & timely documentation of findings.
- Assist in providing interventions and managing inappropriate behavior.
- Body Checks, Vital Signs, non-licensed basic care including but not limited to ADLS, Meal distribution, group activities & outdoor activities as tolerated.
Emergency Medical Technician
Rescue One Ambulance
Paramount, CA
12.2010 - 05.2017
- Assess the nature of illness/mechanism of injury, devise a plan of care and implement it according to findings.
- Administer first aid treatment according to the scope of practice.
- Coordinate client care with a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to (Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, EMT's, Paramedics, Nurses, Respiratory therapists &/or Practitioners/MD's)
- Prepare clients for transport and administer care prior to and en route.
- Operate Emergency service Vehicles.
Emergency Medical Technician
PRN Ambulance
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Assess the nature of illness/mechanism of injury, devise a plan of care and implement it according to findings.
- Administer first aid treatment according to the scope of practice.
- Coordinate client care with a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to (Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, EMT's, Paramedics, Nurses, Respiratory therapists &/or Practitioners/MD's)
- Prepare clients for transport and administer care prior to and en route.
- Operate Emergency service Vehicles.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA06.2027
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Angeles Institute
Artesia02.2014
Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA12.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodrow Wilson High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2007
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Trustworthy in commitments
- Empathetic approach
- Versatile
- Resilient in challenging situations
Accomplishments
15+ years of progressive healthcare experience spanning emergency medical services, behavioral health, urgent care, and clinical research.
Licensed Vocational Nurse with IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification.
Experience providing care in psychiatric, urgent care, emergency medical, and clinical research settings.
Extensive experience in crisis intervention, behavioral health management, and de-escalation techniques.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, providing effective communication and patient education across diverse populations.
Certification
- BVNPT California - Licensed Vocational Nurse - 732039 & IV/Blood Withdrawal
- NREMT Certification Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - E3693080
- EMSA - California - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - E046426
- American Heart Association - BLS Provider ACLS Provider PALS Provider ECG/Pharmacology Educated
- BSIS Guard California - 6481961
LANGUAGES
English / Spanish
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
NRC Research Institute
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Star View Urgent Care
04.2023 - Current
Safety Specialist
Star View Behavioral Care
03.2020 - 04.2023
Mental Health Worker
Del Amo Hospital
05.2017 - 03.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Rescue One Ambulance
12.2010 - 05.2017
Emergency Medical Technician
PRN Ambulance
01.2008 - 12.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Angeles Institute
Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
East Los Angeles College
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodrow Wilson High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt. San Jacinto College