Nicole Galante
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Pediatric Office Nurse
Summit Health
Purchase
08.2017 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pediatric nursing care to patients from birth through young adulthood (0–25 years) in a high-volume outpatient practice.
- Administer routine and catch-up immunizations in accordance with CDC vaccination schedules.Prepare and administer medications via PO, IM, and inhalation routes, including nebulizer treatments and corticosteroids.
- Perform EKGs and assist providers with in-office procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique.
- Obtain and assess age-specific vital signs; recognize abnormal findings and promptly report changes to providers.
- Monitor growth and developmental parameters; identify concerns related to insufficient growth and support appropriate clinical interventions.
- Perform urine catheterization for male and female infants and children using sterile technique.
- Conduct point-of-care testing including urine dipsticks, glucose finger sticks, hemoglobin testing, capillary lead draws, and bilirubin heel sticks.
- Collect, label, and process specimens accurately; perform swabbing for COVID-19, RSV, influenza, and streptococcus.
- Acquire and submit State Newborn Screening specimens in compliance with state regulations.
- Initiate timely clinical interventions and collaborate with providers to determine appropriate plans of care.
- Complete prior authorizations and coordinate with insurance providers to ensure continuity of treatment.
- Maintain accurate, detailed electronic medical records in compliance with HIPAA standards
- .Build strong therapeutic relationships with families, providing education, reassurance, and clear communication regarding diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Contribute to efficient clinical workflow by prioritizing tasks and supporting a team-based care environment.
- Lead trainer to new office staff
Education
LPN -
Southern Westchester BOCES
Harrison, NY 09.2015 - 06.2017
Skills
- Pediatric nursing
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Vital signs assessment
- Point-of-care testing
- Specimen collection
- Electronic medical records
- Team collaboration
- Workflow prioritization
- Staff training
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
LPN Pediatric Office Nurse
Summit Health
08.2017 - Current
LPN -
Southern Westchester BOCES
09.2015 - 06.2017