Erin Gallasso
Poolville,TX
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in critical care settings. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills, consistently delivering exceptional patient support and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical City Weatherford
Weatherford, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and developed collaborative care plans.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote adherence and improve outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, enhancing team competency and care quality.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families, fostering resilience and understanding during challenging moments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Texas Health Southwest
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Beyond Faith Hospice
Weatherford, Texas
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and mental condition of assigned patients.
- Managed medication schedules and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Documented patient progress and care details in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Collaborated with external agencies to facilitate smooth transitions of care for patients.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and available community resources.
- Promoted patients' rights through active communication with healthcare teams and families. and preferences throughout their hospice experience.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Facilitated coordination with vendors to ensure timely delivery of medical resources. and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical City Weatherford
Weatherford, Texas
05.2016 - 10.2023
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and assessed health status in critical care settings.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment to support patient monitoring and interventions.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Documented patient data accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and recovery processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU procedures and best practices for patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE05-2015
Skills
- Critical care procedures
- Code blue intervention
- Patient evaluations
- Care plan management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Clinical decision-making
- Crisis intervention
- Patient education
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical City Weatherford
09.2024 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Texas Health Southwest
05.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Beyond Faith Hospice
10.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical City Weatherford
05.2016 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Western Nebraska Community College