Carol Galloway

RN Staff Nurse ICU

St David's Medical Center South

11.1995 - 10.2004

Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.