Della Galiano
Manhattan,KS
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Summary
Compassionate medical professional with expertise in emergency response and patient care. Strong critical thinking and adaptability in high-pressure environments enhance team collaboration. Proficient in trauma management, first aid, and patient assessment, consistently delivering positive outcomes.
Work History
Combat Medical Specialist
Army
Fort Riley North, KS
06.2025 - Current
- Provided emergency medical treatment in field operations and real-world scenarios, ensuring timely care during active incidents.
- Performed casualty triage and coordinated prioritized care planning to enable rapid evacuation.
- Completed precise documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and casualty reports for medical records management.
- Conducted patient intake and scheduling support in clinic settings, performing vitals acquisition and patient history documentation, supporting procedures and completing examinations to facilitate appointment and walk-in processing.
- Instructed soldiers on first aid self-aid and buddy care procedures to reinforce emergency response capability.
Supervisor Lifeguard
Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun
Kansas City, MO
03.2021 - 06.2025
- Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration.
- Overseeing daily rotations for lifeguards and lifeguard leads, while also making sure the area is running smoothly.
- Update daily operations and employee paperwork, including attendance, pool rotations, and maintenance requests.
- Trained new lifeguards on rescue procedures, communication standards, and emergency response.
Undergraduate Researcher
BESST Program
Lawrence, KS
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to establish research foundation and identify knowledge gaps, informing future research directions.
- Assisted faculty members in designing experiments and collecting data, contributing to accurate interpretation of results.
- Learned and applied multiple lab techniques tailored to project requirements and testing goals, enhancing research effectiveness.
- Conducted laboratory experiments on green house gases and drug permeability with meal worms using gas chromatography and fluorescence assays after thorough planning and research.
Lab Assistant
CEBC
Lawrence, KS
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Partnered with graduate student and professor to execute day-to-day work on an active lab project.
- Performed hands-on learning of scientific machine systems to prepare for conducting experiments.
- Developed proficiency in collecting, interpreting, and preparing data for clear graduate student review.
- Conducted laboratory experiments to make to make hydrogen into an efficient fuel source using cyclic voltammetry after thorough planning and research.
Peer Mentor
Emerging Scholars
Lawrence, KS
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Counseled students individually to overcome first-year challenges, adapt to college life, and make focused decisions
- Compiled weekly reports on student progress and activities to track development
- Referred students to community resources or specialists.
Education
College Degree - Chemical Engineering
05.2025
- Minor in Biomedical Engineering
- Extracurricular Activities: Alpha Sigma Kappa- Women In Technical Studies as a Fundraising officer for 1 semester, Theta Tau- Professional Engineering Fraternity member
Highschool Diploma - Student
05.2021
Skills
- Emergency care
- Basic life support
- Patient monitoring
- Laboratory Experience
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Communication skills
- Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Army Achievement Medal. Awarded for my work during a month long training event where I saw the most patients with exclamatory care, triaged and cared for casualties, and operated as an ambulance driver and jump medic for multiple casualties.
- Lifeguard of the Year (August 2022). As the recipient of Lifeguard of the Year award, I have demonstrated exceptional dedication, proficiency, and leadership in ensuring the safety and well-being of pool patrons. This recognition underscores my commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aquatic safety and supervision.
- Head Lifeguard of the Year (August 2023). I provided exemplary leadership and oversight to a team of lifeguards, ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency within the aquatic facility. This accolade reflects my unwavering commitment to maintaining a secure environment for all patrons.
- Outstanding Presentation Award (February 2022). Won an award at the research symposium at KU for an excellent presentation which showcases my ability to communicate my research and present to an audience of peers and professors.
Certification
- CPR & BLS Certification
- EMT-B Certification
- SaChE Safety Courses Level 1 & 2
Timeline
Combat Medical Specialist - Army
06.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher - BESST Program
05.2023 - 05.2025
Peer Mentor - Emerging Scholars
06.2022 - 06.2023
Lab Assistant - CEBC
08.2021 - 08.2023
Supervisor Lifeguard - Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun
03.2021 - 06.2025
University of Kansas - College Degree, Chemical Engineering
Jefferson County High School - Highschool Diploma, Student