Gloria R. Galindo
North Hills,USA
Summary
Bilingual Registered nurse with over 10 years' nursing experience providing professional, patient-centered care in the ICU/IR/PACU/PREOP/OR, and PEDIATRIC settings. Proficient in promoting safe quality care, advocacy, mentorship and evidenced based practices. Recognized as an excellent team player and problem solver. Fluent in English & Spanish, strong communication and organizational skills, computer proficient in MS Word and EMR programs such as Epic, Meditech, Allscripts & PCC, culturally sensitive to people of diverse populations.
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative/Sedation RN (Perdiem)
Dr Malekmehr, Cardiovascular Surgeon/Encino Surgery Center
06.2023 - Current
- Perform nursing assessments on perioperative patients undergoing procedures (angiograms, portacath placements, venograms, pain management). Monitor all aspects of care. Administer conscious sedation as ordered by surgeon. Provide patient/family/caregiver education, keep family abreast of patients' condition. Coordinate discharges.
ICU RN/Clinical Preceptor/IR Nurse
Mission Community Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the care of critically ill patients: vent-dependent respiratory failure, hemodynamically unstable patients. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, maintain hemodynamic stability, monitor all aspects of care, administer & monitor IV medication/drips, monitor vitals, labs, x-rays/ CT scans, assist MD with procedures, administer moderate sedation meds, coordinate/schedule hemodialysis nurse, record & report changes in patient’s condition; consult & coordinate with PMD/ Interdisciplinary Team to plan, implement, or evaluate pts care. Preceptor/mentor/train new RN grads/ travel nurses. Provide patient/family education, keep family abreast of patients' condition. Float to ER, IR, MST as needed. Participate/coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Pre-Op/PACU/SEDATION RN
MEDELY (Nursing Registry)
12.2016 - Current
- Assigned to work as a per-diem Pre-Op/PACU/Sedation nurse in various multi-specialty surgical centers/Inpatient Hospitals (GI, Pediatrics, ENT, Ortho, Pain, Eyes, Spine, Angiograms, Fertility, Plastics) throughout Los Angeles County.
PACU RN
West Hills Medical Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Perform nursing assessments on inpatient perioperative adults and children. Monitor all aspects of care. Administer pain medication as ordered. Keep family and healthcare team abreast of any changes in condition. Coordinate discharges/transfer to inpatient rooms.
Perioperative/SedationRN (Perdiem)
Dr Vo, Cardiovascular Surgeon, Valiana surgery center
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Training and mentoring new RN staff. Perform nursing assessments on perioperative patients undergoing procedures (angiograms, venograms). Monitor all aspects of care. Administer conscious sedation as ordered by surgeon. Provide patient/family/caregiver education, keep family abreast of patients' condition. Coordinate discharges.
PACU/PreOp RN
Mission Community Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on perioperative patients, monitor all aspects of care, record, & report changes in patient’s condition; consult & coordinate with the healthcare team to plan, implement, or evaluate pts care plans. Participate and coordinate admissions and discharges.
PreOp/PACU RN PEDIATRICS
Orthopedic Institute for Children
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Perform nursing assessments on perioperative children. Monitor all aspects of care. Administer pain medication as ordered. Keep family and healthcare team abreast of any changes in condition. Coordinate discharge planning.
Pre-Op/PACU RN
Miracle Mile Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Plan and coordinate the delivery of patient-centered care through the nursing process. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on perioperative patients, monitor all aspects of care, record, & report changes in patient’s condition. Participate in discharge planning.
RN Supervisor
San Fernando Post-Acute Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Supervised the day-to-day nursing activities of the sub-acute nursing unit with ventilator-dependent pts., traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and comatose pts. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and coordinate with healthcare team on plan of care. Delegate nursing assignments. Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges as required.
LVN Charge Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
Panorama Gardens SNF & Rehab
07.2005 - 07.2015
- Responsible for the nursing care of multiple geriatric patients, conducting wound & nursing assessments, notifying MD of changes of condition, pt./family education, medication administration, wound care and wound management, daily charting/reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Utah08.2019
Registered Nurse - undefined
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA12.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Concord Career Institute
N. Hollywood, CA03.2005
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Certification
- ACLS, PALS, BLS AHA Current
- NIHSS, ECG, Fire Safety, AVIP Current
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Baking
- Drawing and Painting
- Crafting and DIY Projects
Timeline
PACU RN
West Hills Medical Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
Perioperative/Sedation RN (Perdiem)
Dr Malekmehr, Cardiovascular Surgeon/Encino Surgery Center
06.2023 - Current
ICU RN/Clinical Preceptor/IR Nurse
Mission Community Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Perioperative/SedationRN (Perdiem)
Dr Vo, Cardiovascular Surgeon, Valiana surgery center
05.2023 - 05.2023
PreOp/PACU RN PEDIATRICS
Orthopedic Institute for Children
06.2019 - 12.2019
PACU/PreOp RN
Mission Community Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2020
Pre-Op/PACU/SEDATION RN
MEDELY (Nursing Registry)
12.2016 - Current
Pre-Op/PACU RN
Miracle Mile Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
RN Supervisor
San Fernando Post-Acute Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016
LVN Charge Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
Panorama Gardens SNF & Rehab
07.2005 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse - undefined
Los Angeles Valley College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Concord Career Institute
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University