Ivette Burgos-Galeno
Apollo Beach,USA
Summary
Skilled professional Registered Nurse with more than 29 years of diverse clinical expertise and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care, experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Seeking an opportunity to transition into oncology nursing. Eager to leverage a strong foundation in patient care, communication, and critical thinking to support cancer patients and their families. Committed to learning specialized oncology care and contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
MCR Health
06.2019 - Current
- Performs complete patient evaluation and assessment
- Records and reports symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient’s conditions
- Perform chart preps on a daily basis to ensure all necessary documentation is present, current and complete to facilitate physician intervention
- Demonstrates courtesy, compassion and respect in all interpersonal and intraprofessional relationships with MCR health clients staff and visitors
- Adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice
- Process all referrals as quickly as possible
- Counsel and educate individuals on health related and lifestyle issues
- Documents all patient care in an accurate, timely, legible manner in compliance with board of nursing compliance with board of nursing protocol
- Performs phlebotomy, process lab tests, vaccinations and administration of oral, injectables and topical medications, administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test and different tests in the clinics according to the patient's need
- Train new nurses
- Perform monthly reports and labs controls
- Perform medical supplies requisitions
Nurse Manager
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, PR HCC
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Assumes supervisory duties such as performance evaluations, counseling and progressive discipline of the nursing staff
- Assist and communicates with medical staff concerning patient care issues
- Assesses and triages patients
- Participates in the case management of individual patients to ensure the continuation of care
- Develops and oversees internal working systems relevant to the medical/nursing operations within a clinic setting
- Procedures required reports on a timely basis
- Directs nursing care in a manner reflective of the philosophy of AIDS Healthcare foundation
- Complies with safety standards and infectious control standards
- Promotes teamwork, good interpersonal relations, and communication among staff at the healthcare setting and corporate level
- Participates in nursing staff orientation and serves as a clinical resource
- Plans and participates in educational programs for the nursing staff
- Oversees and controls supplies that directly impact patient care
- Maintain office supplies inventory
- Exercises appropriate judgment and good decision-making skills
- Healthcare center administrative operations daily
- Meets and greets healthcare center patients and visitors, interacting with them and the public in a professional, courteous, and sensitive manner
RN, BSN
Department Of Health of Puerto Rico / Immunology Clinic
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Assessment, planning and implementation of the nursing care to HIV/AIDS patients, other chronic health conditions and populations with high-risk behaviors
- Take vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccines administration
- Drug administration (PO, IM, IV, SC)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- Intravenous fluids
- Coordinate and supervise clinic specialized in HIV/AIDS
- Audit and documentation records
- Requisition of medications and medical materials
RN, BSN
Community Initiative-Clinic Center for Life
10.2009 - 04.2016
- Assessment, planning, and implementation of the nursing care to HIV/AIDS patients, other chronic health conditions, and individuals with high-risk behaviors
- Take vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccines administration
- Drug administration (PO, IM, IV, SC)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- Intravenous fluids
- Wounds and ulcers care
- Coordinate and supervise clinic specialized in HIV/AIDS
- Audit and documentation records
- Requisition of medications and medical materials
RN, BSN
Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care to inmates Younger than age in prison institutions
- Evaluations, triage and transferring of inmates to other institutions And court
- Narcotics count
- Take vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Drug administration (PO, IM, IV, SC, and intravenous fluid)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- Catheter insertion
- Wounds care
- Gastric lavage
- Transcription of medical records
RN, BSN
PR Concra
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care to HIV/AIDS Patients, other chronic health conditions, and individuals with high-risk Behaviors
- Take vitals sign
- Phlebotomy
- Drug administration (PO, IM, IV, SC, and intravenous fluid)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- Participation in outpatient health clinics
- Audit and documentation of records
RN, BSN
Condado Home Care, Inc.
03.2002 - 12.2003
- Assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care to patients In their homes
- Take vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Drug administration (PO, IM, and intravenous fluids)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- Wounds and ulcers care
- Catheter insertion
- NGT insertion
- Patient and family education
- Documentation of records
RN, BSN
Hogar Crea-Posada De Fe Y Esperanza
02.2000 - 03.2002
- Assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care
- Wounds and ulcers care to HIV/AIDS patients, other chronic health Conditions, and addiction to psychoactive substances
- Take vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Drug administration (PO, IM, IV, and intravenous fluids)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- Audit and documentation of records
RN, BSN
University of Puerto Rico Hospital
06.1998 - 02.2000
- Assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care to patients in Emergency room
- Narcotic count
- Take vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Drug administration (PO, IM, IV, SC, and intravenous fluid)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- NGT insertion
- Catheter insertion
- Wounds care
- Care of patients in cardio respiratory arrest
- Transcription of medical records
- Record documentation
RN, BSN
Nazareno Home Care, Inc
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care to patients in their homes
- Take vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Wounds and ulcers care
- Drug administration (PO, IM, IV, SC, and intravenous fluids)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- NGT insertion
- Catheter insertion
- Patient and family education
- Documentation of records
RN, BSN
Rio Grande Community Health Center, Inc.
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care to patients in Emergency room
- Narcotic count
- Take vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Drug administration (PO, IM, IV, SC, and intravenous fluids)
- Administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test
- NGT insertion
- Catheter insertion
- Wounds care
- Care of patients in cardio respiratory arrest
- Transcription of medical records
- Record documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Sn Juan, PR06-1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Specimen collection
- Vaccine administration
- Family education
- Chronic disease management
- Nursing process
- Teamwork
- Basic Life Support
Home health care
- Multitasking
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vitals
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical judgment
References
Available on request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Staff RN
MCR Health
06.2019 - Current
Nurse Manager
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, PR HCC
04.2017 - 10.2017
RN, BSN
Department Of Health of Puerto Rico / Immunology Clinic
04.2016 - 05.2017
RN, BSN
Community Initiative-Clinic Center for Life
10.2009 - 04.2016
RN, BSN
Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
06.2008 - 06.2009
RN, BSN
PR Concra
01.2006 - 06.2008
RN, BSN
Condado Home Care, Inc.
03.2002 - 12.2003
RN, BSN
Hogar Crea-Posada De Fe Y Esperanza
02.2000 - 03.2002
RN, BSN
University of Puerto Rico Hospital
06.1998 - 02.2000
RN, BSN
Nazareno Home Care, Inc
06.1996 - 06.1998
RN, BSN
Rio Grande Community Health Center, Inc.
06.1995 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
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