Licensed LVN
Gina Galletti
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Experienced Rehabilitation Nurse skilled in clinical judgment and safety awareness. Known for improving patient satisfaction through compassionate care, effective education, and mentorship of new staff, contributing to a supportive and efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
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Certified Dementia Practitioner
Work History
Rehabilitation Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Implemented education for new hire orientation in the care of patients with cognitive challenges to reduce physical aggression
- Participated in daily huddle with the therapy staff to ensure patients fall safety status is accurate
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care requirements.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Conducted vital sign assessments, identifying changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Floor Nurse
The Village at the Woodlands Waterway
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions for optimal patient care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and procedures.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Actively sought opportunities for continuing education relevant to my role as a floor nurse in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about emerging trends within the profession.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on the Memory care floor.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Memory care floor.
Memory Care Floor Nurse
Silverado Memory Care
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Administered medications accurately, monitored side effects, and documented patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in memory care protocols.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Gardens at Columbine
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Implemented programs for new memory care facility prior to its opening
- Partnered with hospice providers to deliver compassionate end-of-life care for residents with advanced dementia, emphasizing comfort, dignity and family support
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality care protocols.
- Supported and educated family members as they dealt with the cognitive decline of their loved one.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies that enhanced operational efficiency within the department.
- Evaluated patient care processes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance overall service delivery.
Education
No Degree - American Sign Language
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYGraduate Practical Nurse - LVN
GST BOCES
Elmira, NY06-2010
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Spinal cord injury care
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Floor Nurse
The Village at the Woodlands Waterway
01.2019 - 07.2021
Memory Care Floor Nurse
Silverado Memory Care
08.2018 - 01.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
The Gardens at Columbine
08.2014 - 04.2018
No Degree - American Sign Language
Suffolk County Community College
Graduate Practical Nurse - LVN
GST BOCES
Recipient of the Daisy award in January 2022
In January of 2022, 6 months after my hire date I was given the Daisy award. It was the first year my Employer had joined the program, and it was an incredible honor to receive. The Daisy award is an International award, often given to RN's, so to be an LVN and eligible to receive it was a highlight in my nursing career. I am forever grateful for it.