MAQUITA GALLIEN
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with 18 + years of experience, offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitate smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improve patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Ensure patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Enhance teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital
09.2005 - Current
- (Palliative Care) Conducted family meetings to discuss goals of care, facilitating collaborative decision-making processes among all involved parties. Developed individualized care plans for patients, addressing their unique needs and preferences.
- (Cardiac Cath Lab) Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- (PICC RN) Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering excellent bedside manner and attentive care to those receiving treatment via a PICC line. Served as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing departments regarding PICC line medication administration protocols, promoting safe practices and minimizing adverse events.
- (Float Pool RN) Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices. Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere
- (Case Management) Collaborate closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes. Manage complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- (Student Nurse) Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Brand Rep/Assistant Manager
Limited Too
06.1999 - 09.2005
- Provide support for store manager, make sure floor runs smoothly, keep up with daily, weekly, monthly target goals, recruit and train staff, and most importantly provide excellent customer service.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
McNeese State University
12.2005
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Ethical Practice
- Disease Prevention
- Case Management
Certification
- RN Licensure 03/2006
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- RN of the Year 2009
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital
09.2005 - Current
Brand Rep/Assistant Manager
Limited Too
06.1999 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
McNeese State University