Niko Galvan
Milwaukee
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with hands-on experience in acute care settings including ICU, labor & delivery, and medical-surgical units. Known for delivering patient-centered care, collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining a calm, focused approach in fast-paced environments. Skilled in clinical assessments, vital signs monitoring, EMR documentation, and providing emotional support to patients and families. Committed to upholding high standards of safety, professionalism, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Advocate Aurora Health Care
04.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients, including high-risk pregnancies
- Monitor fetal heart tones, uterine activity, and maternal vital signs using electronic fetal monitoring and clinical assessment
- Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, midwives, and pediatric teams during deliveries, including cesarean sections and emergencies (e.g., shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage)
- Administer and titrate medications such as Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, and epidurals per provider orders and unit protocols
- Support patients and families through all stages of labor with evidence-based, compassionate care, including pain management and patient education
- Complete detailed charting in Epic, including labor progression, medication administration, and delivery documentation
- Initiate and manage newborn care immediately post-delivery, including APGAR assessments, skin-to-skin, and breastfeeding support
- Adhere to hospital safety protocols and participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on maternal and neonatal outcomes
- Provide thorough handoff reports to postpartum or NICU nurses to ensure continuity of care
Registered Nurse, ICU
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care to critically ill adult patients with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurological conditions
- Monitored and interpreted continuous cardiac telemetry, invasive hemodynamic lines (A-lines, CVPs), ventilators, and ICP monitors
- Administered high-risk medications, including vasopressors, sedatives, insulin drips, and paralytics, using smart pump technology
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during rounds to develop individualized care plans focused on stabilization and recovery
- Responded to and managed medical emergencies including codes, rapid responses, and post-arrest care
- Provided advanced airway management and ventilator support, including assisting with intubations and managing tracheostomy care
- Delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to patients and families facing life-threatening diagnoses, trauma, and end-of-life decisions
- Maintained accurate documentation in Epic, including assessments, interventions, medication administration, and care plans
Nurse Extern II, ICU
Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported critical care nurses in providing comprehensive care to patients with complex medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions
- Assisted with vital sign monitoring, blood glucose checks, intake and output tracking, and repositioning of ventilated patients
- Observed and participated in advanced procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, code blue responses, and bedside procedures
- Provided basic patient care including hygiene, oral care, and skin integrity maintenance in collaboration with nursing staff
- Shadowed experienced RNs in the management of ventilators, IV drips, telemetry, and invasive monitoring equipment
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols in high-acuity settings
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to learn clinical reasoning, care planning, and communication strategies in critical care
- Built foundational skills in time management, teamwork, and prioritization under the mentorship of ICU nurses
- Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while upholding professional and ethical standards
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical/Surgical/Tele
Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care including bathing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, and assisting with ambulation and transfers
- Accurately measured and recorded vital signs, intake and output, daily weights, and blood glucose readings
- Assisted patients with meals and feeding while monitoring for swallowing difficulties or changes in appetite
- Collaborated closely with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care plans and ensure patient safety
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition, behavior, or mobility to nursing staff
- Maintained clean, organized patient rooms and restocked supplies to ensure a safe, efficient care environment
- Supported safe discharge and admission processes by assisting with transport, orientation, and patient education
- Demonstrated compassionate communication and emotional support to patients and families during recovery and hospitalization
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Health Communication, Sociology
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI05-2019
Skills
- Epic Sytems
- Basic life support (BLS), ACLS, NRP
- Time management & prioritization
- Clear verbal & written communication
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Critical Thinking & clinical judgment
- Patient and family education
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- De-escalation & crisis response
- Telemetry & cardiac monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Advocate Aurora Health Care
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2024 - 04.2025
Nurse Extern II, ICU
Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical/Surgical/Tele
Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2019 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Health Communication, Sociology
Mount Mary University
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