Ashley Galarza
Millville
Summary
Dedicated nurse with two years of experience in a fast-paced community hospital Emergency Department as a LPN. Expertise in maintaining composure under pressure while delivering compassionate care to patients and families during critical situations. Recognized for strong teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings, consistently providing reliable support and empathetic service. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and a patient-centered approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Emergency Department)
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill/Woodbury
01.2024 - Current
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse performs those patient care activities for which the/she has been prepared within the scope of the law and functions as an integral part of the nursing team. Works with the registered nurse in caring for critically ill patients; and those requiring detailed instruction, or complex treatments. These may include the following - newborn, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Self-directed in providing sub-acute care or performing routine duties.
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Float
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Observe and monitor patients’ vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
- Perform Glucose checks on patients with diabetes.
- Perform preliminary diagnostic tests and pre-op practices to prepare patients for nurse visits.
- Executed daily personal hygiene task per patient, including room tidying, daily baths, brief and linen changes.
- Accurate documentation and working alongside the health team to achieve wellness goals for the patients.
- Monitor Patients who are SI, HI, SIB, and Fall risk 1:1
DIRECT CARE STAFF
Elwyn NJ
Elwyn, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Providing immobile, ill, frail clients with assistance, company and comfort.
- Responsible for assisting residents with ADLs. Administer medications, deep cleaning of the home, preparing meals to specific diets, and transporting adult programs/doctor appointments.
- Monitoring the conditions of clients and reporting any changes to designated parties.
- Medication inventory/ counting of narcotics
Education
Associate degree - Nursing
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland
01-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland
01-2024
Associate degree - health science
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland
01-2023
Skills
- Patient care/ advocacy
- Medication administration
- Daily Living Activities (ADLs)
- Team Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Fluency in English
- Intermediate Spanish
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
License # 26NP49825400
EXP: 5/31/2026
- Registered Nurse
Schedule for NCLEX pending
- CPR & BLS EXP: 01/31/27
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LPN (Emergency Department)
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill/Woodbury
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Float
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
01.2023 - 01.2024
DIRECT CARE STAFF
Elwyn NJ
01.2011 - 01.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland
Associate degree - health science
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland
Associate degree - Nursing
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland
LEADERSHIP
- I was nominated President of SNO-PN (Student Nursing Organization) by my peers.
- I was an active SNO member for the RN program.
COMMUNITY HOURS COMPLETED
- Community Health Fair Narcan distribution/Health Screenings Bridgeton River Front (6 Hrs.)
- Community Health Fair Narcan Distribution Gloucester Campus (6 hrs.)
- Community Flu Fair Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center Pediatrics (4 hrs.)
- Shore Memorial Hospital Flu Clinic #1 (4 hrs.)
- Shore Memorial Hospital Flu clinic #2 (4 hrs.)
- Lenni Lenape Tribal Nation Health Screenings (4 hrs.)
- Flu Clinic Upper Deerfield Fire Department (6hrs.)
- Flu Clinic Millville Fire Department #1 (6 hrs.)
- Flu Clinic Millville Fire Department # 2 (6hrs.)
- Flu Clinic Bridgeton Salvation Army (4hrs.)
CLINICAL HOURS COMPLETED
- Inspira Medical center Vineland
- Inspira Medical center -Woodbury
- Inspira Medical Center- Mullica Hill
- Jefferson-Cherry Hill