Neriza Balaba Gallagher, BSN, RN
RN
Visalia,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with more than 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical-Surgical, Emergency Room and Mental Health Crisis Unit. Currently, I'm working as a Lead Nurse in the Correctional Treatment Center, Medical-Surgical Unit.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
California Correctional Health Care Services
CSP- Corcoran, CA
05.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for diverse inmate-patient populations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall facility health standards and reducing outbreaks.
- Evaluated patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Registry
Interstaff, Inc
Houston, TX
05.2004 - 03.2006
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols in medical-surgical unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
ER Registered Nurse
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
06.2001 - 03.2004
- Assessed and triaged patient conditions to prioritize care effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team performance and patient care standards.
- Led quality improvement initiatives targeting emergency response times and patient outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to streamline workflow in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted training sessions on advanced life support techniques for nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ministry of Health
Sharjah, Unted Arab Emirates
05.1998 - 06.2001
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and health management strategies.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Surgical Nurse
Belhoul Speciality Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.1996 - 05.1998
- Administered preoperative and postoperative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environments during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions throughout surgeries.
- Educated patients and families about surgical procedures and recovery plans.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Academy
Guimba, Nueva Ecija, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University
Angeles City, Philippines04-1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support and Emergency (ACLS) Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Correctional Health Care Services
05.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Registry
Interstaff, Inc
05.2004 - 03.2006
ER Registered Nurse
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
06.2001 - 03.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ministry of Health
05.1998 - 06.2001
Surgical Nurse
Belhoul Speciality Hospital
05.1996 - 05.1998
High School Diploma -
Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Academy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University