Christian Galeano

Registered Nurse

HCA Kendall Hospital

08.2024 - 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.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
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.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.