Sonny Valdespino
Broomfield
Summary
Patient-focused as a Director of Nursing with numerous years of background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Assisted living professional known for improving resident care and operational processes. Proven ability to develop and implement programs that enhance quality of life for residents. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assisted Living Director/ Director of Nursing
San Marino Assisted Living
2023.08 - 2025.02
- Optimized scheduling processes by utilizing efficient software tools to allocate resources according to staffing requirements effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments of residents'' physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being to adjust care plans accordingly.
- Promoted a positive work environment with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Streamlined operations by developing and implementing effective policies, procedures, and protocols for the assisted living community.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with competing demands for time and attention.
Director of Nursing
Ralston Creek Neighborhood
2022.03 - 2023.08
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Director of Nurses (Wellspring Director)
Applewood Place Assisted Living/Memory Care
2021.05 - 2022.02
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Director of Nurses
Stratford Commons Memory Care Community
2020.10 - 2021.04
- Supervising all nursing
- Maintaining high standards of care for all residents
- Updating care plans to meet the level of care for the well-being of the resident
Director of Nurses
Juniper Village Of Aurora
2017.08 - 2020.02
- Works directly with the Executive Director on various tasks and projects to benefit the facility
- Effectively communicate with other organizations and provide important information to staff
- Participates in training programs, seminars, and related activities to assure company and employee compliance requirements
- Oversees schedule of all staff members
- Maintain and supervise budget availability
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Mountain View
2016.05 - 2017.08
- Staff training procedures to develop good resident relations
- Maintain and supervise budget availability
- Medication cart audit
- Ensure optimal patient care
- On call for staff related issues
- Skin management
- Respond to visitors and family inquiries in a timely matter
Licensed Practical Nurse /Unit Manager
Orchard Park Health Care
2013.05 - 2016.05
- Met with all shift supervisors daily to problem solve any nursing or patient needs
- Maintain an up to date record of any medical staff and patient issues
- Bed-side care for 60 residents care for Long-term and Skilled residents
- Good communication skills with resident’s family members and staff
- Dedicated and dependable, as well as working well with others
Education
Administrator’s License -
Colorado Gerontological Society
04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pickens Technical College
12.2013
Associate of General Studies -
Community College of Aurora
12.2009
Skills
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Long-Term Care
- Wellness Services
- Behavioral Health
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Healthcare administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assisted Living Director/ Director of Nursing
San Marino Assisted Living
2023.08 - 2025.02
Director of Nursing
Ralston Creek Neighborhood
2022.03 - 2023.08
Director of Nurses (Wellspring Director)
Applewood Place Assisted Living/Memory Care
2021.05 - 2022.02
Director of Nurses
Stratford Commons Memory Care Community
2020.10 - 2021.04
Director of Nurses
Juniper Village Of Aurora
2017.08 - 2020.02
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Mountain View
2016.05 - 2017.08
Licensed Practical Nurse /Unit Manager
Orchard Park Health Care
2013.05 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pickens Technical College
Associate of General Studies -
Community College of Aurora
Administrator’s License -
Colorado Gerontological Society