Jorge Galeno
Chicago,IL
Summary
- 6 months as an Infectious Disease Registered Nurse at Rush Medical Center
- 15 months as a Clinical Support Registered Nurse at Erie Family Health Center
- 9 months as in-patient, Staff Registered Nurse in the Medical Surgical Unit at Humboldt Park Health Hospital
- 12 years as a community health Registered Nurse in the Adult Medicine Team, including cross-coverage in the Pediatric and Obs/Gyne Departments.
- 3 months experience during winter of 2010 as a Home Health Registered Nurse for 3 Angels Home Health
- 12 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in the Pediatric and Adult Teams at Erie Family Health Center.
- I have thorough knowledge of clinical settings; current CPR certification; expert on Universal Precautions and HIPPA regulations. Knowledgeable of Joint Commission Standards. Fluent in EPIC Electronic Medical Records. Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to changes in procedures, and always focused during duress. I strive to understand patients’ needs and concerns. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Language: Proficient in Spanish (written and spoken), culturally competent
- To provide outstanding nursing care in a professional manner, while upholding essential nursing values and professionalism.
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
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infectious Disease Registered Nurse
Rush Medical Center
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Triage calls with various symptoms, questions and concerns regarding infections disease processes
- Administrations of various Prep medications via deep IM route
- Vaccine administration and phlebotomy procedures
- Coordination of care for patients discharged with IV antibiotics with multiple Home Health Agencies for the duration of treatment
- Removal of intravenous catheters (PICC lines) in-office once treatment was completed.
Clinical Support Registered Nurse
Erie Family Health Center
01.2011 - 08.2023
- Provide professional nursing services in the treatment and care of patients
- Asses, plans, evaluates, implements, and documents the nursing process of care delivery
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and delivery of patient care
- Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care
- Provide safe and effective patient care, prioritization of Triage calls and scheduling patients according to need, triaging of walk-in patients involving multiple issues
- Notifying patients of normal and abnormal test results, including explanation of treatment and follow-up
- Improve the health of patients through health advocacy, patient education on prevention, and research-based chronic disease management
- Educate patients and families about disease processes, supplying guidelines for better management of Diabetes, instruct patients on insulin self-administration and glucometer teaching
- Compilation and disclosure of educational material for Diabetic patients
- Expert in colonoscopy prep instructions, EpiPen teaching, and inhaler use with spacer
- Straight catherization of infants for urine collection, medication administration via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes; oxygen administration via non-rebreather mask or cannula
- In charge of performing annual clinical competencies for Nurses involving oxygen administration, AED check and proper use, and Emergency Box inventory.
Staff Registered Nurse
Humboldt Park Health Hospital
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
Home Health Registered Nurse
3 Angels Home Health
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Medical Assistant
Erie Family Health Center
06.1998 - 10.2010
- Obtaining vital signs, recognizing safe ranges and notifying providers accordingly
- Administration of intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal vaccines, including hormonal contraception
- Expert on venipuncture procedures varying from vacutainer tubes to blood culture vials
- Administration of Albuterol treatments via nebulizer machine and knowledgeable on pulse oximetry parameters
- Fingerstick test procedures for blood glucose, Hemoglobin A1C, and INR devices
- Competent in urinary bag placement on infants
- Responsible for performing quality control measures for the Hemoglobin machine, and refrigerator log documentation.
Education
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05.2010
Associate in Applied Science Degree for Medical Assistant -
Northwestern College
Bedford Park, IL06.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
Certification
CPR Certified
Personal Information
License: 041388830
Externships
- Clinical Rotations at Stroger Hospital
- Burn Unit – removing and applying new dressings on a patients, including a patient with 80% surface area burn
- Labor & Delivery Unit – performing newborn assessment using APGAR Score
- Dialysis Unit – shadowing nurses as infusions were started, assessing patients, and taking vital signs
- Patient care in the NeuroICU department and Med-Surg departments
Awards
- Nursing Leadership Award, Runner-up 2013-Erie Family Health Center
- Nominated for Employee of The Year by peers in 2007, 2008, 2009-Erie Family Health Center
References
- Nicole Sweetman, RN, Nurse Team member and trainer, Rush Medical Center-Chicago, 561-827-2073
- Esseida Chavez, RN, Nurse Team Leader and Supervisor, Erie Family Health Center—Humboldt Park, 312-666-3494
- Erin Raether, RN, Nurse Team Leader and Supervisor, Erie Family Health Center –West Town, 312-666-3494
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Infectious Disease Registered Nurse
Rush Medical Center
09.2023 - 03.2024
Clinical Support Registered Nurse
Erie Family Health Center
01.2011 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
Erie Family Health Center
06.1998 - 10.2010
Staff Registered Nurse
Humboldt Park Health Hospital
Home Health Registered Nurse
3 Angels Home Health
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing -
Malcolm X College
Associate in Applied Science Degree for Medical Assistant -
Northwestern College