Accomplished RN Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Deaconess Illinois, enhancing patient outcomes through expert wound care and effective patient education. Mentored staff, showcasing leadership and critical thinking. Excelled in medication administration and infection control, significantly reducing medication errors. Committed to patient safety and health promotion.
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Robin Galloway
Marion,IL
Summary
Work History
Deaconess Illinois
RN Staff Nurse
Job overview
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
- Administered vaccinations and conducted health screenings for early detection of illnesses or diseases among patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
SIH
RN Staff Nurse
Job overview
St Anthony’s Effingham
RN Staff Nurse
Job overview
Education
McKendree University Lebanon, Illinois
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing from Nursing Science
12.2009
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Olney Central ColkegeOlney, IL
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
05.2006
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Rend Lake CollegeIna, IL
Certificate from Nursing
05.2000
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SIU Carbondale Carbondale, IL
Plant And Soil Science from Agriculture
05.1980
University Overview
East Richland High School Olney, IL
Graduated from General Studies
05.1975
University Overview
Skills
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Family education
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Specimen collection
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Infection control measures
- Critical thinking
- Vitals monitoring
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiac monitors
ACLS/BLS
ACLS/BLS
Have maintained ACLS and BLS since retirement. Also maintain RN license
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Deaconess Illinois
RN Staff Nurse
SIH
RN Staff Nurse
St Anthony’s Effingham
McKendree University
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing from Nursing Science
Olney Central Colkege
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
Rend Lake College
Certificate from Nursing
SIU Carbondale
Plant And Soil Science from Agriculture
East Richland High School
Graduated from General Studies
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