Galia Borrego
Louisville,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Buena Vida Adult Day Health Center
Louisville, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Registered Nurse
Trilogy Health Services
Louisville, KY
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Certified Nursing Aide
SYNERGY HomeCare
Miami, Florida
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Doctor
Hospital of the University Granma
Cuba, Cuba
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Examined patients and recorded medical histories to use in health assessments and help determine conditions.
- Provided health education to patients, families and colleagues.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- Interviewed patients about symptoms and conducted thorough physical examinations.
- Prescribed medications and advised patients about dosage, schedule and possible side effects.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to support patient referrals.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Implemented treatment plans for disorders, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR05-2022
M.D. -
Universidad De Granma
Cuba09.2012
Skills
- BAC Screen/Drug Screen Collection Ability
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Critical Care
- Patient Discharging
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Care Plan Development
- HIPAA Education
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Collecting Vitals
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Assessments
- Immunization Skills
- Infectious Disease Control
- Treatment Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Patient Monitoring
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Community Advocate
- Patient Assessment
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy
- Certified EKG
- Nursing Aide
Timeline
RN
Buena Vida Adult Day Health Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trilogy Health Services
06.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Aide
SYNERGY HomeCare
02.2015 - 04.2017
Doctor
Hospital of the University Granma
08.2012 - 01.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing -
EDP University of Puerto Rico
M.D. -
Universidad De Granma
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy
- Certified EKG
- Nursing Aide
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