Work History
Education
Certification
References
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Kimberly LeGalley

LPN kmmalandrone@gmail.com 906-869-7002
132 Brewer Drive Marquette,MI

Work History

LPN

Superior Walk In Clinic
Marquette, MI
05.2021 - Current
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to give to provider/patient.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Covid/Influeza swab testing performed.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

LPN Employee Health Nurse

UPHS Marquette
Marquette, MI
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Administration of Mandatory vaccines for employment.
  • Proper documentation of vaccines through MCIR registry.
  • Conducted Health Screen assessments of newly hired employees.
  • Conducted hospital orientation for new employee hires.
  • Administered drug screens to new employees/current employees.
  • Ordered appropriate lab work for vaccine titers.
  • FMLA/LOA/Sick/Workman Compensation paperwork filled out and filed appropriately per employees needs.

Clinic LPN-Lakewood Medical

UPHS Marquette
Marquette, MI
05.2016 - 11.2019
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing. (INR/Blood Glucose/Lab draws/12-lead EKG).
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms. (Prior authorizations/Medical/Cardiac clearance for patient surgery).
  • Trained in phlebotomy, often worked in the lab.
  • Administered vaccines on infants through elderly population.

ED One Call Nurse

UPHS Marquette
Marquette, MI
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Responded to incoming calls from patient, family member or caregiver for after-hours medical services and gathered information to address inquiry or concern and ascertain need to conduct in-person nursing visit.
  • Provided exceptional care to address transfer of high-acute patients in other local areas needing to be transferred to our facility for complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated all transfers into the hospital and out of the Emergency room to higher levels of care.
  • Assisted in Physical to Physician calls, recording call into an electronic medical record, obtaining critical and pertinent information regarding call, entered vitals, labs, as well as various tests and procedures documented form outlying hospital.
  • Followed EMTLA rules/regulations.
  • Report given to ER on patients arriving by EMS via outlying transfer.
  • Arranging Valley Med flight as situation deemed necessary.

LPN Surgical Specialists and Dermatology

UPHS Marquette
Marquetteq, MI
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Scheduled all OR cases.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport (Mole removals/Trigger finger in office procedures).
  • Cast and splint applications/ fittings. Cast removals with cast saw.
  • Ordering medications, supplies, and stocking rooms.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments. Packaged instruments to be sterilized in sterilizer.
  • Drew up medications as needed per procedures.(Lidocaine/Lidocaine with Epi/Solumedrol Joint injections).
  • Roomed patients. Obtained Vitals signs and accurate patient History

LPN Emergency Room

UPHS Marquette
Marquette, MI
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EDIS to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Administered medications, breathing treatments, 12-lead EKG, and lab draws as needed.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Applied casts and fitted for braces/ crutches, and splints as needed.
  • Triage of patient's as appropriate for Express care needs.

LPN Cardiac Unit

UPHS Marquette
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, medications, and performed catheterizations when needed.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Assisted R.N. with blood transfusions.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Obtained vital signs and assessments on patient's. Report abnormal findings to R.N.

LPN Urology Associates

UPHS Marquette
Marquette, MI
09.2007 - 08.2011
  • Scheduling of all OR cases.
  • Instillation of BCG bladder cancer treatments.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Assisted with office Procedures (Vasectomies/Cystoscopies).
  • Performed sterile procedures for patient's indwelling catheter change for patients.
  • Performed bladder scans/Urine flow tests/UA tests.
  • Ordered numerous tests for patient's per Doctors request: Voiding cystourethrogram/Intravenous pyelogram/KUB X-ray (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) PSA labs, 24 hour creatinine clearance, and more.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

ICU/CCU Nurse

UPHS Marquette
Marquette, MI
05.2004 - 09.2007
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels. Performed in-line suctioning.
  • Assisted R.N. with blood transfusions.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Pulled arterial lines s/p cardiac heart catheterization.
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.(Carotid endarterectomy/Thoracotomy/Post Cath lab patients).
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • ACLS certified from 2004 until 2014
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Performed tracheostomy care/Strict intake and output recorded each shift.
  • Monitoring and calculation of IV drips.
  • Trauma Code Nurse. Present for all Trauma codes called to ED on my shift.
  • Arterial lines/CVP lines/ PICC line knowledge/care. Central access line dressing changes/Wound care/wound vac care

Education

Nursing Education

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
05.2004

Certification

BCLS Certified

References

Carol Leece R.N. B.S.N

2116 Presque Isle Ave.

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 458-7361

Dr. Mary Tobin-Anderson M.D.

691 Greenfield Rd.

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 361-1708

Carey Espinoza Hendrickson P.A.C

1517 West Ave.

Marquette, MI

49855

(906) 458-1278

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