Bailey Gallardo
Anderson,MO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville, excelling in critical care and patient advocacy. Skilled in medication administration and fostering empathy, I've significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and mentored new staff, demonstrating leadership and clinical judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
03.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Charge Nurse-Post Critical Care Unit
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3000 Medical Center Parkway -Bentonville
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crowder College
Neosho, MO12.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
References
Crystal Eckhardt
501-515-1328
Kevin Scheel
417-592-0506
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
03.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse-Post Critical Care Unit
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
01.2020 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
3000 Medical Center Parkway -Bentonville
07.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crowder College
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