Kimberly Gallo
Ocala,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Buffalo Crossing Rehab
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patients to identify, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hibbard's Nursing Home
11.2018 - 11.2023
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL12-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Medical documentation
- Palliative patient care
- Infection control
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association - 02/2025-02/2027
- ALF Administration Certificate, The Macdonald Research Institute Florida - 12/3/21
- Certified Maine IV Therapy Education, Pedagogy - 09/2019
- Certified IV Therapy with Central Lines, Institute of Nursing Excellence Florida - 04/2005
Timeline
LPN
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
03.2024 - 08.2024
LPN
Buffalo Crossing Rehab
12.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Hibbard's Nursing Home
11.2018 - 11.2023
No Degree - Practical Nursing
College of Central Florida
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