Lisa Galas
Livonia,United States
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-CSR Peds Critical Care Cluster
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for providing care to children and adults in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU, the Pediatric ICU, the Neonatal ICU, and Moderate Care
- Can effectively perform in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to switch departments throughout the shift
- Able to coordinate care amongst multiple providers as the needs of the units change frequently
Registered Nurse-10W Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Over 12 years of experience in receiving acute patients (both children and adults) directly from cardiac surgeries
- Trained in specialized care for patients on ECMO, CRRT, VADs and is a superuser for the Impella heart pump
- Solid understanding of cardiac anatomy and comfortable explaining defects and/or repairs to patients and families
- Recognizes the emotional, spiritual/religious needs of patients and families and provides support as needed
- Identifies arrhythmias that could lead to patient instability
- Assists the physician with central line insertion, chest tube insertion, intubation, bedside chest exploration and chest closures
- Performs in the Charge Nurse role and precepts new employees
- Served a one term on Workload Committee
- DAISY award nominee, recommended by a patient's family member
Registered Nurse
Beaumont
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures, G-tube insertions, and bronchoscopies
- Verified that the proper consents were on file and performed timeout before procedures
- Maintained patient safety during procedures
- Floated to Adult COVID ICU during initial COVID surge
Registered Nurse-10W
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
06.2012 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse-10W
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
02.2006 - 07.2009
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN completion
Mercy College of Northwest Ohio
Toledo, OH05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Nursing License, Michigan, 03/06
- PALS, AHA, 01/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse-CSR Peds Critical Care Cluster
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-10W Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beaumont
07.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse-10W
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
06.2012 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse-10W
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
02.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Toledo
- Nursing License, Michigan, 03/06
- PALS, AHA, 01/24
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN completion
Mercy College of Northwest Ohio
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