MILA GALLEGO
Deer Park,NY
Summary
Fourteen years of experience in primary care. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Additional expertise includes staff supervision. Strong desire to focus on preventative care and health education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Long Island Community Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Reduced wait times for patients by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize workflow.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring, accurate medication administration, and prompt identification of potential issues.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to diverse patient populations within the emergency department setting.
Homecare Registered Nurse
Helping U Homecare
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive home care nursing services and individualized care plans.
- Monitor and provide seizure and safety precautions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education on disease prevention and management.
- Supported families in navigating healthcare system, advocating for necessary resources and services.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Surgical Floor Nurse/Step Down Unit
NYU Langone –Brooklyn Hospital -Magnet Accredited
03.2016 - Current
- Prepares patient for pre-operative
- Monitored pre/post-op vitals, set up PCA, IV fluids, reviewed pre/post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Responsible for managing post-operative care of four cardiac monitored patients at a time in the step down unit
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to medical protocols/guidelines
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Lead and mentored newly licensed nurses in developing and achieving professional expertise.
Staff Nurse
Northwell Orzac Rehabilitation
04.2010 - 03.2016
- Initiated and completed individual care plans to meet patient needs and problems
- Administer medications safely through different routes
- All duties as a Registered Nurse were performed within the scope of practice and under the direction of the policies and procedures of Northwell Health System.
Education
Currently Enrolled - Master of Nursing - Education
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Riverside College
Bacolod City, Philippines01.2008
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Preoperative Preparation
- Delegation Skills
- Postoperative Care
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medication Administration
- Collaboration Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
- Wound Care
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- IV Insertion
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Vitals Monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Student Precepting
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Home Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Unit Oversight
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Certification
BLS certified-American Heart Association
ACLS certified - American Heart Association
PALS certified -American Heart Association
TNCC certified - Emergency Nurse Association
Affiliations
- Member of Magnet council under Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition governance in NYU Langone Brooklyn Campus
- Co-chair person in Unit Based Council in 4800/ Trauma and Surgical unit in NYU Langone Brooklyn Campus
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Program in NYU Langone Brooklyn Campus
- Member of Skin Prevalence Council in NYU Langone Brooklyn Campus
Cellphone Number
(516) 633-0788
References
References will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Long Island Community Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Homecare Registered Nurse
Helping U Homecare
01.2023 - Current
Surgical Floor Nurse/Step Down Unit
NYU Langone –Brooklyn Hospital -Magnet Accredited
03.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse
Northwell Orzac Rehabilitation
04.2010 - 03.2016
Currently Enrolled - Master of Nursing - Education
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Riverside College
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