Lynsey Gallero
Summary
Professional offering several years in clinical management and staff leadership. Collaborated with nurse manager to oversee hiring and training, direct patient care and employee performance. Strictly enforced safety protocols and standard procedures to drive optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
RRVAMC
Louisville, Kentucky
07.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of nursing staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Coordinated patient care activities to ensure compliance with established protocols.
- Assisted in training and mentoring new nursing staff on best practices.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to optimize patient care delivery.
- Enhanced collaboration by facilitating communication between nursing teams and medical professionals.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory guidelines to support quality care.
- Conducted performance evaluations to identify development opportunities and foster team growth.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient interventions to maintain quality care.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Analyzed data from surveys or studies related to nurse staffing patterns or patient outcomes.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
- Recruited, hired and evaluated staff to take corrective action and meet departmental goals.
- Administered disciplinary action for employee performance deficiencies, infractions and conduct issues after consulting with employees and HR staff.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing feedback on job performance during shift changes or rounds.
Registered Nurse
RRVAMC
Louisville, KY
12.2017 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Assisted in surgical procedures and provided post-operative care support.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards in clinical settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IWU
Marion, IN 07.2021 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY 10.2016 - 06.2017
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Quality assurance implementation
- Electronic health records
- Staff performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Quality control
- Staff development
- Outcome improvement
- Performance appraisal
- Nursing administration
Certification
PLA Indiana Nursing License: 28247609A
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
RRVAMC
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IWU
07.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
RRVAMC
12.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
10.2016 - 06.2017