Patsy Galvan-Soto
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong clinical skills and focus on child and adolescent care. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in health assessments, emergency response, and patient education, combined with compassionate approach and strong communication abilities. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards in healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Central Catholic High School
08.2020 - Current
- Maintain student medical health records
- Assess and treat any minor illnesses or injuries
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Work alongside the Principal and administrators in all school medical protocols
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Collaborated with teachers to address diverse learning styles while designing inclusive classroom accommodations for students with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Emergency RN
HCA/Ft Walton Beach Medical Center
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management, and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
GEO/Blackwater Correctional Facility
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Monitored patient progress and responded to medical emergencies.
- Noted signs of illness and provided updates to the physician.
- Ensured the implementation of proper safety procedures.
- Maintained a database of all patient information.
- Updated the medical histories of each patient.
- Provided follow-up as required.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis Institute College
Pensacola, FL04.2013
Skills
- Experience with Pyxis medication distribution machine
- Medication administration
- Injury treatment
- Acute illness recognition
- Student health assessment
- Infection control measures
- Electronic records management
- Chronic disease management
- Immunization record review
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Proficient in clinical nurse skills
Certification
- RN License- Texas
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIHSS -National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certified
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course Certified
Affiliations
- ANA- American Nurses Association
- NASN- National Association of School Nurses
- TSNO- Texas School Nurse Organization
- PIPSN- Private, Independent, and Parochial School Nurses
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Nurse
Central Catholic High School
08.2020 - Current
Emergency RN
HCA/Ft Walton Beach Medical Center
06.2016 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
GEO/Blackwater Correctional Facility
04.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis Institute College
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