Ryan Galan
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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 customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Central
01.2016 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
SAMMC/Medtrust
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Worked closely with active duty, GS, and contracted employees alternating 3months days and 3months nights schedule.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Wilford Hall/Angelstaffing
11.2007 - 02.2010
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed leadership roles admitting and coordinating ER patients.
- Coordinated tasks and assignments to active duty, GS, and contracted employees.
- Worked alongside NCOIC active duty members maintaining job performance with continued education and training
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX12.2006
LVN Vocational Degree - Nursing Science
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX12.2000
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Discharging
- Family Education
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Team Coordination
- Long-Term Care
- Skill-Building Activities
- Patient Counseling
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Disease Processes
- Intakes and Discharges
- Case Conferences
- Patient Care Planning
Accomplishments
Safely developed care plans to meet patient and family needs in the community. Worked closely with the medical team to provide discharge goals for the patient. Updated patients and families on progress with discharge goals in mind to plan timely transitions to the next level of care. Notified insurances with weekly updates keeping them informed of their client and overall progression, utilizing their resources to help guide and assist with discharge planning.
Certification
ACLS/BLS certified expiring May 2024
FEMA trained and certified in emergency response field 2011-12
RN/LVN dual compact license currently active
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Central
01.2016 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
SAMMC/Medtrust
02.2010 - 12.2012
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Wilford Hall/Angelstaffing
11.2007 - 02.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
St. Philip's College
LVN Vocational Degree - Nursing Science
St. Philip's College
ACLS/BLS certified expiring May 2024
FEMA trained and certified in emergency response field 2011-12
RN/LVN dual compact license currently active
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