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Manuel A. Gallegos

National City,California

Summary

Dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in emergency care, military service, and teaching. Dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Possesses a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) along with valuable certifications including ACLS, PALS, and BLS.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

San Ysidro Health Urgent Care
06.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Scripps Mercy, Chula Vista
04.2019 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced emergency room setting, ensuring efficient triage, assessment, and treatment of patients.
  • 36 hrs/wk

Medical-Surgical Nurse, 66H

United States Army Reserves
12.2008 - Current
  • Serve as a dedicated medical-surgical nurse in the Army Reserves, providing part-time medical support and contributing to military readiness.

Army Emergency Nurse, 66T

Madigan Army Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Delivered specialized emergency nursing care to military personnel, demonstrating proficiency in trauma management and critical care.

Instructor, Personal Care Assistant

Centre City Adult School
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Instructed and supervised personal care assistant training programs, fostering students' skills in patient care and support.

RN, Emergency Room

Scripps Mercy
09.2007 - 10.2012

Instructor, Personal Care Assistant

Centre City Adult School
09.2009 - 06.2012

Medical-Surgical Instructor

San Diego University for Integrative Studies
04.2009 - 06.2009

Instructor, Medical Terminology

Center City Adult School
09.2008 - 06.2009

Adult ESL & GED Instructor

Cesar Chavez Adult School
09.2006 - 06.2008

Yeoman-2nd Class

United States Navy Reserves
10.2005 - 02.2008

Math Instructor, GED Instructor

Center for Employment Training
11.2005 - 06.2007

Adult Home Health

Confident Care
03.2005 - 06.2006

Enrollment Advisor

University of Phoenix
05.2005 - 08.2005

Recruiter

United Education Institute
06.2004 - 05.2005

Recruiter

ITT Technical Institute
06.2004 - 09.2004

Recruiter

Remington College
09.2003 - 06.2004

Adult ESL Instructor

Garfield Adult School
08.2002 - 08.2003

Adult ESL Instructor

El Rancho Adult School
09.1999 - 07.2002

Emergency Medical Technician

New York City Emergency Medical Service
06.1997 - 08.2000

Adult ESL Instructor

Garfield Adult School
04.1997 - 06.1999

Peer Counselor

Academic Advancement Program, UCLA
08.1995 - 06.1996

91B Medical Specialist

United States Army, Active Duty
08.1981 - 08.1984

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National University
05.2008

Adult Teaching Credential - undefined

University of California Extension, Ryan
06.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies

University of California, Los Angeles
12.1996

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

San Diego City College
08.1993

Skills

  • Emergency room nursing
  • Medical-surgical nursing
  • Patient assessment and triage
  • Infusion therapy
  • Patient advocacy
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) proficiency
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) proficiency
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • Military nursing experience
  • Emergency medical procedures
  • Patient-centered care
  • Patient education and support
  • Personal care assistance
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse

San Ysidro Health Urgent Care
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Scripps Mercy, Chula Vista
04.2019 - Current

Army Emergency Nurse, 66T

Madigan Army Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2019

Instructor, Personal Care Assistant

Centre City Adult School
09.2013 - 06.2016

Instructor, Personal Care Assistant

Centre City Adult School
09.2009 - 06.2012

Medical-Surgical Instructor

San Diego University for Integrative Studies
04.2009 - 06.2009

Medical-Surgical Nurse, 66H

United States Army Reserves
12.2008 - Current

Instructor, Medical Terminology

Center City Adult School
09.2008 - 06.2009

RN, Emergency Room

Scripps Mercy
09.2007 - 10.2012

Adult ESL & GED Instructor

Cesar Chavez Adult School
09.2006 - 06.2008

Math Instructor, GED Instructor

Center for Employment Training
11.2005 - 06.2007

Yeoman-2nd Class

United States Navy Reserves
10.2005 - 02.2008

Enrollment Advisor

University of Phoenix
05.2005 - 08.2005

Adult Home Health

Confident Care
03.2005 - 06.2006

Recruiter

United Education Institute
06.2004 - 05.2005

Recruiter

ITT Technical Institute
06.2004 - 09.2004

Recruiter

Remington College
09.2003 - 06.2004

Adult ESL Instructor

Garfield Adult School
08.2002 - 08.2003

Adult ESL Instructor

El Rancho Adult School
09.1999 - 07.2002

Emergency Medical Technician

New York City Emergency Medical Service
06.1997 - 08.2000

Adult ESL Instructor

Garfield Adult School
04.1997 - 06.1999

Peer Counselor

Academic Advancement Program, UCLA
08.1995 - 06.1996

91B Medical Specialist

United States Army, Active Duty
08.1981 - 08.1984

Adult Teaching Credential - undefined

University of California Extension, Ryan

Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies

University of California, Los Angeles

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

San Diego City College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National University

Additional Experiences

  • RN, Emergency Room, Scripps Mercy, Chula Vista, California, 2007-09-01, 2012-10-01, 36
  • Instructor, Medical Spanish, Scripps Mercy, Chula Vista, California, 2012-04-01, 2012-04-01, 6
  • Instructor, Personal Care Assistant, Centre City Adult School, 2009-09-01, 2012-06-01, 8
  • Instructor, Medical Terminology, Center City Adult School, San Diego, California, 2008-09-01, 2009-06-01, 8
  • Adult ESL & GED Instructor, Cesar Chavez Adult School, San Diego, California, 2006-09-01, 2008-06-01, 6
  • Medical-Surgical Instructor, San Diego University for Integrative Studies, 2009-04-01, 2009-06-01, 8
  • Adult Home Health, Confident Care, San Diego, California, 2005-03-01, 2006-06-01, 12
  • Math Instructor, GED Instructor, Center for Employment Training, San Diego, California, 2005-11-01, 2007-06-01, 6
  • Enrollment Advisor, University of Phoenix, San Diego, California, 2005-05-01, 2005-08-01, 40
  • Recruiter, United Education Institute, San Diego, California, 2004-06-01, 2005-05-01, 40
  • Recruiter, ITT Technical Institute, San Diego, California, 2004-06-01, 2004-09-01, 40
  • Yeoman-2nd Class, United States Navy Reserves, 2005-10-01, 2008-02-01, 20
  • Recruiter, Remington College, San Diego, California, 2003-09-01, 2004-06-01, 40
  • Adult ESL Instructor, Garfield Adult School, Los Angeles, California, 2002-08-01, 2003-08-01, 18
  • Adult ESL Instructor, El Rancho Adult School, Pico Rivera, California, 1999-09-01, 2002-07-01, 16
  • Adult ESL Instructor, Garfield Adult School, Los Angeles, California, 1997-04-01, 1999-06-01, 18
  • Peer Counselor, Academic Advancement Program, UCLA, 1995-08-01, 1996-06-01, 20
  • Emergency Medical Technician, New York City Emergency Medical Service, 1997-06-01, 2000-08-01, 40
  • Medical Specialist, United States Army, Active Duty, 1981-08-01, 1984-08-01, 60

Civilian Education

  • National University, San Diego, California, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, 2005-08-01, 2008-05-01
  • University of California Extension, Ryan, Adult Teaching Credential, 1997-09-01, 1999-06-01
  • University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts, Latin American Studies, 1993-09-01, 1996-12-01
  • San Diego City College, Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, 1990-09-01, 1993-08-01

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Title: Registered Nurse

Awards

  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Overseas Service Ribbon
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • NCO Professional Development Ribbon
  • San Diego Community College President's Distinguished Leadership Award
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Expert Field Medical Badge
  • Good Conduct Medal