Louis Villanueva
Attleboro
Summary
Skilled in-service coordination and client advocacy, leveraging extensive experience in developmental & mental health services to provide individualized support and ensure optimal care. Strong background in team leadership and communication, adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Eager to transition into a Registered Nurse role, utilizing organizational expertise to enhance patient-centered care
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traditional/Transition/Autism Service Coordinator
Dept of Developmental Services
05.2015 - Current
- Monitor, advocate & oversee the development & implementation of person-centered services/support
- Coordinate & facilitates the development of Individual Service Plan (ISP) for individuals on assigned caseload
- Explaining & discussing DDS Service Models for person served and inter-disciplinary team, while promoting individual choice & ensuring overall progress is aligned with clients Vision for success
- Training Providers & Personnel alike on required ISP documentation & goal writing
- Consistently working collaboratively/networking with all departments & agencies for optimal services/resources corresponding with Individual’s interests/goals but able to work independently utilizing supervisors for assistance/guidance when necessary
- Proficiently communicate with families, persons-served, School Department Liaisons & established team members, ascertaining person-centered support, brainstorming for timely identification of services/support & response to concerns related to individuals of interest
- Working cohesively with my direct supervisor and area directors in devising, organizing and operationally ensuring that person(s) of interest receive allocated funds in respect to client programming and available DDS budget
- Meet monthly with direct supervisor & area directors confirming that we’re meeting inter-office/agency standards & objectives for Autism services
- Conduct/Coordinate Quality Assurance measures as required by the Department monitoring individual safety & well-being ensuring optimal success
- Ongoing contact with families, agencies, Providers ensuring that services/supports are in place as well as meeting the needs of folks through person-centered approach
- Attending Monthly Departmental Autism Meetings discussing ASD services/supports & validating that they’re in line with overall Departmental & federal Regulations
- Complete/update DDS Budget Planning screens projecting annualized financial planning for contracted services/supports as well as developing budget proposal for services of interests
- Meet with other state agencies, organizations & inter-departmental personnel when applicable to discuss/review individual needs on services & program development
- Ongoing proficiency with Meditech, HCSIS and Public Partnership databases ensuring all folks’ pertinent information is accurate & current
- Provide Specialized coordination for individuals enrolled in the Department’s Self-Directed Service Delivery models
- Continuously/Consistently being creative with Individual Service/Support Planning due to budgetary constraints & adapting to person centered needs of Individuals Served
Internship/Preceptorship
MGH, Newton, MA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked in MGH’s in-patient unit
- Completed patient vitals, neurological assessments, documentation and assistance in administering patient medication with the oversight of preceptor
- Provided SBAR during shift change
- Develop professional rapport with patients, assisting with patient care as needed
- Sit in on interdisciplinary meetings evaluating patient progress and treatments
Internship
Lawrence General Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Learning foundational skills with respect to patient care (e.g., SBAR, time management, sponge bath, charting in EPIC, learning how to complete manual blood pressures, head to toe assessment)
- Practice other foundational skills (e.g., Blood sugar checks, Subcutaneous injections, foley catheter)
- Worked on Med-Surge Floor
Internship
South Shore Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Learning foundational skills with respect to patient care (e.g., SBAR, time management, sponge baths, charting in EPIC, learning how to complete manual blood pressures, head to toe assessment)
- VNA Preceptorship with SS VNA Services providing home care and safety assessments related to patient medical diagnosis and treatment
- Assisted preceptor with patient wound care, assessments and medication management
Internship
St. Anne’s hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Learning foundational skills with respect to patient care (e.g., SBAR, time management, sponge baths, charting in EPIC, learning how to complete manual blood pressures, head to toe assessment)
- Worked on Med-Surge Floor
- Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
08.2024
M.A. - Healthcare Administration
Framingham State University
05.2013
B.A. - Psychology
Rhode Island College
07.2006
A.A. - Human Services
Community College of Rhode Island
05.2004
Skills
- Thrives under pressure
- Conflict management skills
- Service performance assessment
- Collaborative teamwork
- Client communication proficiency
Certification
Certification in CPR & First - Aid August 2025
Timeline
Internship/Preceptorship
MGH, Newton, MA
05.2024 - 08.2024
Internship
Lawrence General Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
Internship
South Shore Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Internship
St. Anne’s hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Traditional/Transition/Autism Service Coordinator
Dept of Developmental Services
05.2015 - Current
M.A. - Healthcare Administration
Framingham State University
B.A. - Psychology
Rhode Island College
A.A. - Human Services
Community College of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
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