Daisy Gallegos
Dumas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Moore County Bone and Joint Clinic
12.2024 - Current
- Provide patient care, including assessment, pain management, wound care, and post- surgical recovery. Educate patients on treatment plans and mobility exercises. Pre-operative care, and post-operative follow-up.
- Apply splints, casts, slings, and wound dressings.
- Monitor patients after surgeries, check for signs of infection, and provide wound care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LVN
Moore County Hospital District
10.2014 - 07.2023
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LVN Charge Nurse
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LVN
Texas Department of State Health
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Directly observed therapy for individuals receiving daily treatment for tuberculosis; perform assessments and report s/s to nurse. Follow dosing instructions as per nurse in charge of case.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Observed patient progress over time and determined necessity of further treatment.
Education
LVN -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05-2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Reporting and Documentation
- Patient Education
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Immunization Administration
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Moore County Bone and Joint Clinic
12.2024 - Current
LVN
Moore County Hospital District
10.2014 - 07.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites
07.2014 - 10.2014
LVN
Texas Department of State Health
01.2014 - 06.2014
LVN -
Amarillo College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
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