Kimberly Galindo
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Highly motivated Master's prepared Registered Nurse with a dedicated work ethic and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven leader with experience in staff mentorship, workflow coordination, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Skilled in team collaboration, implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, and clinical education. Seeking a Nurse Manager role to lead teams, enhance unit performance, and promote a culture of safety and excellence within the GS team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse S6/GS
Riverside Community Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Care of patients within the full scope of nursing practice to include patient assessment, safe medication administration, dressing changes, IV infusions/drips, and patient education. Specialized trauma and orthopedic comprehensive care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions which include pre and post-operative care, and vital signs. Observe and report unusual behavior or changes in health and wellness to the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated safe patient handling techniques with respect to lifting, positioning, and transferring patients. Instruction of healthcare topics and nursing practice for newly hired Registered Nurses as a preceptor.
Childcare Provider Program Assistant
Deluz CDC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrated experience in providing safe and quality focused care to infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children while developing and teaching weekly educational lessons. Maintained a comprehensive teaching curriculum and encouraged growth within each child.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA11-2020
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- High Level of Autonomy
- Patient Flow & Care Coordination
- Strong Team Delegation and Collaboration Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
- Conflict Resolution and Team Building
- Dissemination, Implementation, and Creation of Patient Safety Initiatives
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication, Interpersonal, and Technical Skills, Including MS Word, Excel, Meditech
- Staff RN Education and Preceptorship
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California (License #95236224) — Expires June 2028
- Public Health Nurse, California — Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — Expires October 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — Scheduled April 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse S6/GS
Riverside Community Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Childcare Provider Program Assistant
Deluz CDC
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Leadership
- Currently serve as President of the Professional Practice Committee (PPC), leading unit-based initiatives to improve nursing practice, patient outcomes, and staff engagement
- Facilitate monthly PPC meetings, develop agendas, and guide discussions on clinical practice, workflow improvements, and staff concerns
- Act as a liaison between frontline staff and leadership, advocating for nursing needs and promoting shared governance
- Lead initiatives to enhance patient care quality, including mobility promotion, skin integrity monitoring, and adherence to evidence-based practices
- Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork while reinforcing organizational values at the unit level
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and leadership to implement practice changes and improve care coordination
- Mentor and support nursing staff through preceptorship, coaching, and fostering professional development
- Drive staff engagement by encouraging open communication, conflict resolution, and inclusive team-building strategies
- Contribute to quality improvement efforts focused on patient safety, workflow efficiency, and patient satisfaction
- Serve as Lead RN on G5 in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC)