Conscquello M. Galvan
Abilene,TX
Summary
Patient focused and highly motivated nursing professional seeking a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a hospital, assisted living facility, nursing home, rehabilitation facility, or home health agency utilizing extensive experience in long term care, orthopedic, med/surg, and home health setting providing exceptional bedside and medical care to ensure their medical and comfort needs are met with dignity and respect.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Seasoned licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in acute care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
San Angelo State Supported Living Center
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN
Hendrick Medical Center South
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physicians and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
LVN - Clinical Care Coordinator/Scheduler
Renew Home Health
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physicians and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Assessed the patient's physical and emotional condition during home visits.
- Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
- Reported any adverse reactions or significant changes in the patient's condition immediately to the supervising Registered Nurse.
- Organized medications for easy access when needed by the patient or caregiver.
- Maintained a safe environment within the home setting by recognizing potential hazards or risks.
- Assessed with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation assistance, as required.
- Participated in team meetings regularly in order to discuss current cases and patients.
- Developed relationships with community resources such as pharmacies, durable medical equipment suppliers, in order to facilitate quality care for patients.
LVN
Abilene Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physicians and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Actively participated in continuing education activities in order to stay abreast of latest developments in nursing practices, procedures, techniques.
LVN
Hendrick Medical Center
06.2008 - 02.2016
- 5 years experience on LTAC unit - caring for long term, high acuity patients on ventilators, patients needing extensive wound care, IV antibiotic therapy
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Cisco College
Abilene, TX05.2008
Skills
- Assessing/monitoring vital signs
- Obtaining/monitoring blood glucose levels/accuchecks
- Performing venipuncture
- Medication administration/education - PO/IM/IV/Topical
- Maintenance/care of central lines - PICC/Mediport (Flushing mediports only)
- IV Therapy
- Ventilator/Tracheostomy care
- NGT placement/care
- Wound care/dressing changes
- Infection control
- Assisting patient in bathing/hygiene/ADLs
- Pre/Post-op monitoring
- Clinical documentation of patient care
- Communication/coordination with interdisciplinary team
- Obtaining/following physician's orders
- Implementation/following patient plan of care
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Preventive care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Quality assurance
- Patient safety protocols
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Psychotropic medications
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Charting and recording
- Counting narcotics
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Samples collection
- Caring for wounds
- Inpatient care
- CPR/AED
Certification
- ACLS – Valid through 2024-04
- BLS – Valid through 2025-11
Awards
Humanitarian Award - 2008
Nurse of the Year 2025
In May of 2025, I was awarded Nurse of the Year at Hendrick Medical Center South
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
San Angelo State Supported Living Center
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2024
LVN
Hendrick Medical Center South
10.2020 - Current
LVN
Abilene Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 10.2020
LVN - Clinical Care Coordinator/Scheduler
Renew Home Health
03.2019 - 01.2021
LVN
Hendrick Medical Center
06.2008 - 02.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Cisco College
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