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Patricia Gallegos

Rock Falls,Illinois

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Whiteside County Health Department
Rock Falls, IL
11.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Rock River Gardens
09.2022 - Current
  • Medication administration, nursing assessments, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention.

Registered Nurse (RN) surgical podiatry

CGH Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Drawing medication, casting, wound care, phone triage, daily communication with physicians, scheduling surgeries and patient education.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Rock River Gardens
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Medication administration, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, nursing assessment.

Registered Nurse

KSB Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Use of electronic charting, emergency medications, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, medication administration, discharge planning, nursing assessment and admission process.

Education

Nursing -

Sauk valley community College
Dixon, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

CPR certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Whiteside County Health Department
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse (RN)

Rock River Gardens
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse (RN) surgical podiatry

CGH Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse (RN)

Rock River Gardens
02.2018 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

KSB Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2018

Nursing -

Sauk valley community College
Patricia Gallegos