Gary Skelton
San Antonio,TX
Summary
A military-trained nurse, experienced in providing high standards of competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. 15+ years of experience providing critical, acute, and rehab care to multicultural civilian and military patients from all across the world in hospital, field, clinic, and home health settings. Proven skills in managing the needs of patients while continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergencies and critical codes. Adept at interdisciplinary communication advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Health
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions at a Level 1 Trauma Pediatric ER.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Teamed on priority 1 level emergency patients involving serious head injuries, overdoses, and other traumas.
- PALS certified
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Pediatric RN
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
08.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, evaluates interventions and outcomes, consults with other disciplines as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to assure optimal patient care.
- Assists in developing the Nursing Care Plan through assessment of patient’s needs that Includes a complete systems review, safety assessment, nutritional evaluation, medication profile, and environmental issues.
- Teaches and assists the family in functioning independently in the care of their child.
Polytrauma LVN
South Texas Veterans Healthcare System
02.2013 - Current
- Provide care to 3 to 6 patients per shift with multiple traumatic injuries that include TBI.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective interventions and care planning.
- Provide medically stabilizing interventions and education to help patients gain independence to assist to integrate back into normal pre-injury lifestyles.
Emergency Room LVN
Baylor Scott And White Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow at Level 1 trauma hospital.
- Assessed/triaged patients and documented their medical histories.
- Administered medications and assist in diagnostic testing.
- Setup and assisted physicians in most procedures/interventions.
Pediatric Home Health LVN
Epic Health / Encompass
08.2011 - 06.2016
ICU/Telemetry LVN
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
04.2009 - 09.2011
- Worked with physicians in assessment, observation, and intervention of critically ill and injured patients until stable.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart
Education
BSN - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX02.2024
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
U.S. Army Medical Department Center And School
San Antonio09.2009
Skills
- Experienced in managing multiple high-acuity care patients at once
- Performs well under high-stress environments
- Unique combination of clinical/medical/nursing/administrative knowledge
- Strong Patient/Family Advocate enhancing quality of life
- Builds rapport with patients and coworkers through solid communication
- Strong work ethic and team player
- Med-Surg Experience
- Pediatric Experience/PALS certified
- ICU/ER/Poly-trauma experienced
- Military/Civilian Charge Nurse experience
- Pain Management
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator Care
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Community Involvement
First Aid Volunteer for Blind Children's Program Events, 2014-2020
Volunteer Medic at FT. Hood community events , 2010-2013
Habitat For Humanity, Abilene Texas, 2005
Medical Mission Trip to Africa, Abilene Christian University, 2002
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Health
09.2022 - Current
Pediatric RN
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
08.2022 - Current
Polytrauma LVN
South Texas Veterans Healthcare System
02.2013 - Current
Emergency Room LVN
Baylor Scott And White Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 02.2013
Pediatric Home Health LVN
Epic Health / Encompass
08.2011 - 06.2016
ICU/Telemetry LVN
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
04.2009 - 09.2011
BSN - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
U.S. Army Medical Department Center And School
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