Melanie Lagalo
Bend,OR
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in PACU and ED units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Dedicated to providing top quality care with intelligence and compassion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
St Charles Health System
Bend, Oregon
02.2004 - 07.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Worked in a variety of settings, including Med/Surg, Telemetry, Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Rapid Response, PACU, and House Supervisor.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Mentor for skills days including teaching ABG, chest tube management, and IV starts.
- Performed in a variety of roles including staff nurse, preceptor, charge nurse, resource nurse, and house supervisor.
RN
CrossMed Health
Various Assignments, Oregon
10.2023 - Current
- Travel nurse in PACU, Pre/post Op, and Emergency Department assignments.
RN, Station Supervisor
Burning Man
Gerlach, NV
08.2013 - Current
- Station Supervisor for BLS clinics at a large scale festival.
- Providing training for new volunteers
- Supervising up to 5 remote stations providing BLS and triage to higher levels of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06-2003
Bachelor of Science - Geography And Environmental Studies
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-1996
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Epic EHR Management
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS certifications
- Specializing in PACU and ED nursing assignments
Timeline
RN
CrossMed Health
10.2023 - Current
RN, Station Supervisor
Burning Man
08.2013 - Current
RN
St Charles Health System
02.2004 - 07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Oregon Community College
Bachelor of Science - Geography And Environmental Studies
University of Oregon
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