Heather Galka
Carmel,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Supervisor
Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2026
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Served as a role model for nursing excellence, demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and compassionate patient care at all times.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas of opportunity within the unit''s processes or procedures that could be enhanced or streamlined for better overall performance.
- Navigated challenging situations involving patients'' families or interdepartmental conflicts with diplomacy and professionalism while maintaining focus on delivering optimal patient care outcomes.
Lead House Supervisor
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Indiana
03.2012 - 05.2023
- Coordinated nursing care for 100 bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Indiana
06.1997 - 03.2012
- Helped patients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Cared for all rehab patient populations including TBI, SCI, CVA, and transplant patients
Registered Nurse
Parkwood Healthcare Center
07.1996 - 06.1997
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge on a 20 bed Medicare unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILAssociate of Science - Registered Nurse
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-1996
Skills
- Patient Care Standards
- Patient Care Management
- Nurse Scheduling
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Staff Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Unit Oversight
Certification
- CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse 2012-present
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor
Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2026
Lead House Supervisor
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Indiana
03.2012 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Indiana
06.1997 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse
Parkwood Healthcare Center
07.1996 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Elgin Community College