Karen Galuppo
Frewsburg,New York
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven Registered Nurse with 23 years of experience caring for patients within ICU setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
RN in Endoscopy Unit
UPMC Chautauqua
Jamestown, NY
07.2016 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Chautauqua
Jamestown, NY
07.1992 - 07.2016
- Provided high-level nursing care to critically ill patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient's vital signs, symptoms and lab results on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare personnel to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Administered medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by physician orders.
- Performed bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion, arterial line insertions, central line insertion, tracheostomy care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY11-2000
Math Science Degree
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05-1991
Nursing Science
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05-1991
High School Diploma -
Frewsburg Junior-Senior High School
Frewsburg, NY06-1979
Skills
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Health Promotion
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Instruction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN in Endoscopy Unit
UPMC Chautauqua
07.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC Chautauqua
07.1992 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Daemen College
Math Science Degree
Jamestown Community College
Nursing Science
Jamestown Community College
High School Diploma -
Frewsburg Junior-Senior High School
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