Galecia Figueroa
Cape Coral,USA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Surg/Telemetry/Stroke Registered Nurse
Bethesda East Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Adapted quickly to different patient populations and facility protocols, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining high standards of nursing practice.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to stroke patients, including neurological assessments, monitoring for changes in condition, and implementing stroke care protocols.
- Manage post-operative patients, including pain control, wound care, and mobility support, ensuring a smooth recovery process.
- Monitor telemetry patients for cardiac rhythms, identify abnormalities, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Cape Coral Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Delivered advanced nursing care to patients requiring close observation and telemetry monitoring, including those recovering from cardiac events, surgeries, and respiratory distress.
- Interpreted telemetry data, managed titratable drips, and escalated care
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, disease management, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and case managers, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Documented patient care, assessments, and progress in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and timely.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and patient safety guidelines.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Float
Shell Point Retirement Community
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Provided high-quality nursing care as a float RN across diverse healthcare settings, including assisted living facilities, memory care units, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.
- Adapted quickly to different patient populations and facility protocols, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining high standards of nursing practice.
- Administered medications, including oral, topical, and injections, while adhering to facility protocols and state regulations.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and other clinical procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Rasmussen College
Fort Myers, FL09.2020
Practical Nursing
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL07.2017
Associate Of Arts -
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL05.2013
Skills
- Titrating and managing critical drips
- Stroke patient care
- CPAP,BiPAP, HFNC Systems
- Lumbar drains
- Neurological and stroke assessments
- Telemetry and cardiac monitoring
- Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous
- IV therapy and infusion management
- Post-surgical care and pain management
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, etc)
- Tracheostomy care
- Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
- Blood transfusion administration
- CBI
Certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Renewal Date-02/2026
- BLS/CPR- Renewal Date-02/2026
- NIH Stoke Scale Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Med Surg/Telemetry/Stroke Registered Nurse
Bethesda East Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Cape Coral Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Float
Shell Point Retirement Community
10.2017 - 02.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Rasmussen College
Practical Nursing
Cape Coral Technical College
Associate Of Arts -
Florida SouthWestern State College
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