Crispina Galvez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Sunrise Medical Center Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and emergency response. Expert in women's health exams and adept at leveraging critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional direct patient care and emotional support, significantly improving patient satisfaction and safety. Obstetrics Nurse with 18 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations. Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Medical Center Hospital
2018.01 - 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
2016.07 - 2022.12
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
California Men's Colony State Prison
2008.05 - 2016.06
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mee Memorial Hospital
2007.07 - 2009.04
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
French Hospital Medical Center
2006.08 - 2008.09
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Education
Master of Science - FNP-MSN
American University And Health Sciences
Signal Hill, CA04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of La Salette
Philippines10.2023
PostGraduate Training - Obstetrics And Gynecology
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Philippines06.2002
M.D. -
Far Eastern University
Philippines03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Far Eastern University
Philippines03.1989
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Women's health exams
- Diabetes management
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Antepartum care
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Intrapartum Care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Thinking
- EMR / EHR
- Acute care expertise
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
CPR Training: March 2024-2026
ACLS Training: December 2023-2025
NRP Training: May 2024-2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse (NV): December 2022-2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse (CA): January 2024-2026
- FNP-MSN License : August 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Medical Center Hospital
2018.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
2016.07 - 2022.12
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
California Men's Colony State Prison
2008.05 - 2016.06
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mee Memorial Hospital
2007.07 - 2009.04
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
French Hospital Medical Center
2006.08 - 2008.09
Master of Science - FNP-MSN
American University And Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of La Salette
PostGraduate Training - Obstetrics And Gynecology
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
M.D. -
Far Eastern University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Far Eastern University
CPR Training: March 2024-2026
ACLS Training: December 2023-2025
NRP Training: May 2024-2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse (NV): December 2022-2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse (CA): January 2024-2026
- FNP-MSN License : August 2024
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