Perla Galaz
Altus,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, and extensive experience as LPN at North Texas State Hospital, excelling in medication administration, and patient continue observation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication, time management and compassionate care. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering communication with diverse populations while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Texas State Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Identify changes in condition, promptly notifying RN and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Conducted regular patient observation and assessment to identify changes in health and mental status, enabling timely interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding as same management of feeding pumps and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications and treatment instructions for self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Altus Premier Health Clinic
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisting Doctors to maintain patient records.
- Gathering patient data like sign and symptoms and vital signs
- Document patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatments.
- Assisting administering medications like injections and immunizations.
- Knowledge in routine test procedures like: flu, strep, covid19, finger sticks for blood sugar test, hCG (pregnancy test).
- Phlebotomist skills
- Assisting with patient calls to refill medications, make appointments with other providers and communicate with hospital for patient transfer.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunshine Home Care
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Conducted physical and mental evaluation to help create and effective plan of care.
- Cared for wounds, assisted with assessment, cleaning and dressing wounds.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Patient education regarding medications, doses, schedule side or adverse effects as like self administration.
- Practice effective communication regarding health condition, treatment options and self-care practice which enhances patient compliance and outcome.
- Coordinate and cooperate with Treatment team and attending doctors to provide the best care.
- Collection of samples and cultures for testing and diagnosis
- Collaborate with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Documented information obtained from interviews, concerning symptoms, vital signs, medications and other treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
2801 N. Main St., Altus, Ok, 7352105-2025
No Degree - Nursing
Southwest Technology Center
711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus, Ok, 7352103-2019
GED -
Southwest Technology Center
711 W Tamarack Rd, Altus, Ok. 7352101-2017
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care
- Vital signs
- Venipuncture
- IV therapy
- Catheter care
- Staff supervision
Certification
- Licensed: Registered Nurse - 4/23/2025 - 10/31/2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 9/07/2023 - 10/31/2025
- BLS Training - 10/16/2023 - 10/16/2025
- ACLS Certification - 05/25/2023 - 5/25/2025
- PALS Certification - 05/25/2023 - 5/25/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekSoftware
Microsoft office
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Texas State Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Altus Premier Health Clinic
09.2019 - 11.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunshine Home Care
03.2019 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
No Degree - Nursing
Southwest Technology Center
GED -
Southwest Technology Center
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