JESSA NINA GALAGALA
Dallas
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Plastic Surgery
Parkland Health
02.2023 - Current
- Provides continuous assessment, consults with other team
- Members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care
- Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and possess a good oral and written communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, families and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Medical City Of McKinney
08.2021 - Current
- Performs comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient, following standards of care and disease specific protocols
- Participates in patient education and rehabilitation and provides interpretation of treatment to the patient and the patient’s family
- Demonstrates clinical knowledge of psychiatric nursing and maintains the highest quality of comprehensive patient care
- Coordinates unit activities and assures accountability Of all assigned tasks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical City McKinney
02.2016 - 09.2021
- Assess patients, initiate physician orders, administer medications, and complete procedures and treatments in accordance with client needs, physician orders, and procedures
- Monitor and care for patients on telemetry with cardiac disorders (i.e., chest pains, arrhythmia
- MI, pre-and post-cardiac procedures)
- Prepare patients for stress testing, pacemaker placement, heart catheterization, and general surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
UT Health East Texas Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Works closely with patients, their families, and orthopedic team to ensure clear patient education, smooth recovery, and minimal complications
- Spends time encouraging patients to increase their mobility, educating them about protecting their joint and bone health, and implementing strategies to minimize pain and complications
- Provide other necessary nursing care following hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
Emergency Nurse
Raffles Medical Group
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Staff Nurse
Singapore General Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, and implement patient care plans
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cebu Doctor’s University Hospital, Medical-Surg
02.2006 - 03.2008
- Perform basic physical assessment skills in the development, documentation and implementation of individualized, interdisciplinary care plans to ensure the needs of the patient are met
- Assess patients, initiate physician’s order, administer medication, completes procedure and treatment in accordance with patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Certificate: Certified Aesthetic Nurse -
National Laser Institute
06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
08.2005
Skills
- Assist patients with diagnoses such as bipolar disorders,conversion disorder, and borderline personality disorder
- Patient Redirection & De-escalation
- Therapeutic Conversations
- Blood Transfusions and
- Administration
- PICC line, midline, and Port-a- Cath usage/care
- Care of complex wounds with or without wound vac
- Perform Foley Catheter Procedure in Hospital Setting
- Insertion of Peripheral IVs/ lab draws
- Tracheostomy care and suctions
- Charting in Electronic Medical Record
- Monitor patients on remote telemetry and perform EKGs
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Patient Care Assessment
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Accomplishments
- NCLEX- RN - Texas Board of Nursing
- Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life
- Support (ACLS)
Awards and Recognition
Daisy Awardee - December 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Plastic Surgery
Parkland Health
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Medical City Of McKinney
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical City McKinney
02.2016 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
UT Health East Texas Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
Emergency Nurse
Raffles Medical Group
08.2010 - 03.2012
Staff Nurse
Singapore General Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cebu Doctor’s University Hospital, Medical-Surg
02.2006 - 03.2008
Certificate: Certified Aesthetic Nurse -
National Laser Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
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