Michelle Galvis
Whitestone,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Midway Nursing Home
11.2016 - 03.2023
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY04.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
Hicksville, NY08.2016
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Planning
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Critical Care
- Supply Restocking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Midway Nursing Home
11.2016 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing