Misty Galle
Anaconda,MT
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Entrepreneurial Director of Nursing offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing/Interim Director of Nursing
Montana Chemical Dependency Center
Butte, MT
01.2022 - Current
- Conducts weekly audits of care plans and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations
- Ensures ongoing education and training for facility staff through collaboration with management team
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
Direct Care Supervisor/RN
Montana Chemical Dependency Center
Butte, MT
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Completed weekly auditing of care plans, documentation, and patient charts to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with management team to relay facility issues and night shift needs
- Provided clear leadership and delegation for nursing and treatment technicians.
- Monitored staff's performance to ensure that quality standards were met.
- Provided orientation, training and supervision of direct care staff.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and residents when necessary.
- Implemented behavior management techniques as needed for residents.
- Evaluated job performance of direct care staff through observation, coaching, feedback, and formal reviews.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Charge Nurse
Willowbrook Terrace
Pendleton, OR
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised and provided support to nursing staff
- Maintained high level of patient care, evaluated other nurses, and acted as educational resource for colleagues.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Director of Nursing
Avamere
Newberg, OR
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Directed operations related to the nursing team for assisted living and Alzheimer's wing
- Created comprehensive care plans and facilitated educational training for the staff.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
Nursing Instructor
Sumner college
Portland, OR
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised LPN nursing students in clinical setting, teaching clinical skills and assessing performance.
- Provided instruction on nursing concepts and practices to students in a classroom setting.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Monitored student learning outcomes and provided feedback to ensure mastery of course material.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
Portland, OR
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Worked as a travel nurse at Providence Hospital, gaining experience on different floors such as Med-Surg, Ortho, and Labor and Delivery.
- 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.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim healthcare
Portland, OR
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Served as a Pediatrics Home Health Nursing Case Manager
- Managed a caseload of nurses and provided supervision, conducting monthly visits to assess nursing care plans.
- Reviewed case notes and other documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication among members of the healthcare team regarding patient care issues.
- Served as a resource person for family members or significant others who had questions about clients' treatment plans.
- Investigated complaints from clients or families concerning their care or treatment.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
Registered Nurse
Acadia
Butte, MT
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Delivered high-quality healthcare services to pediatric patients in a secure environment
- Served as medication administrator, treated patients in clinic settings, and implemented individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Registered Nurse
Montana State Prison
Deer Lodge, MT
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Provided support in medication administration, care plan implementation, surgical procedures assistance, crash cart management, and nursing care in the clinic.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Education
MSN | MBA - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
BSN - Nursing
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Butte, MT05-2009
ASN - Nursing
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Butte, MT05-2007
Skills
- Management
- Expenditure Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Oral presentations
- Writing reports
- Curriculum
- Interviewing
- Obtaining accurate information
- Staff training
- Policy and procedure development
- Computer operations
- File systems management
- Payroll
- Decision-Making
- Healthcare Regulations Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Case Management
- Developing rapport
- Sensitivity to diverse needs
- Leadership
- Policy Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analytical skills
- Assessing conditions
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical Resources Management
- Issue Resolution
- Profitability Strategies
- Nurse Education and Training
Certification
- Recovery Doula – Currently accepted into training program.
- CPI Instructor – NCI with Advanced Physical Skills Training.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Training for patients with SUD and MH disorders.
- American Heart Association CPR First Aid Instructor – Certify people through AHA in CPR/First Aid.
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing/Interim Director of Nursing
Montana Chemical Dependency Center
01.2022 - Current
Direct Care Supervisor/RN
Montana Chemical Dependency Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Charge Nurse
Willowbrook Terrace
01.2020 - 01.2021
Director of Nursing
Avamere
01.2009 - 06.2010
Nursing Instructor
Sumner college
01.2009 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
01.2009 - 01.2010
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Acadia
01.2008 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse
Montana State Prison
01.2007 - 01.2008
MSN | MBA - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
BSN - Nursing
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
ASN - Nursing
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
- Recovery Doula – Currently accepted into training program.
- CPI Instructor – NCI with Advanced Physical Skills Training.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Training for patients with SUD and MH disorders.
- American Heart Association CPR First Aid Instructor – Certify people through AHA in CPR/First Aid.
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