Samantha Galus
Bay City,MI
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with advanced experience in geriatrics and rehabilitation care with 7 years of experience in the healthcare setting as an LPN and Certified Nursing Assistant. As a highly skilled nurse in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes and other conditions. Skills include very detail orientated and possessing excellent communication skills for coordinating care with physicians and family members. It has been reflected through prior work as an LPN and CNA a high standard of quality and timely patient care was performed which has resulted in better patient outcomes with treatment and recognizing changes in patient conditions needing emergent interventions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre
12.2023 - Current
- Obtained vitals and reported abnormal vitals to physicians/NP for treatment orders
- Medication administration
- BLS certified
- Seizure trained
- Wound care and management (initiated treatment of new wounds and assessed current treatment to ensure proper healing)
- TPN administration
- PICC management
- IV fluids and ABX administration and maintenance
- Respiratory support- CPAP, BIPAP, Oxygen support, Tracheotomy, Treatments
- Wound vac management
- Admission, respiratory, GI, cardiac, skin, change In condition, other specialized assessments
- Obtained orders from physicians and initiated them
- Communicated effectively and clearly with all health care providers and team members regarding patients and their needs
- Ostomy and Urostomy Care and Treatment
- Pressure Ulcer presentation and Treatment
- Diabetic management and treatment
- Hospice Care
- Provided patient conditions, medication, and discharge education
- Handled emergency situations with a calm attitude and a high level of knowledge to improve patient outcomes
- Ordered Labs based off procedures and patient conditions
- Assessed patients for medication side effects and new medication adverse reactions
- Provided G-Tube and GJ-Tube care and assessed for proper function and placement
- Assessed Foley and Superpubic Catheters for S/S of infection, proper functioning and followed procedures for replacement if indicated.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Bay Medical Care Facility
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Overseen medical care and treatment for 20+ patients
- Obtained vitals and monitored vitals
- Initiated IV therapy by using PICCS/Midline's
- Initiated Tube feedings and monitoring
- Provided catheterization per protocol, flushed catheters, collected samples for testing
- Provided tracheostomy care and management
- Provided wound care and initiated treatment for new wounds
- Performed admission assessments and specific assessment depending on orders
- Maintenance of different tractions and medical equipment used for post orthopedic patients
- BLS/AED trained
- Seizure trained
- Medication administration experience, knowledge of resident rights and administration procedures/protocols
- Obtained orders for patient from NP/MD and initiated them in EMR and carried them out
- Reported any concerns or patient complaints to supervisor
- Provided high standards of patient care and safety
- Provided patient education and re-enforced patient education
- Knowledgeable in infection control procedures and practices
- Knowledgeable in wound vac care and treatment
- Reported and interpretation of patient labs
- Collected lab samples using proper collection techniques
- Added interventions to care plans, created care plans upon admission
- PICC Maintenance and care.
Graduate LPN-Temporary Position
HealthSource Saginaw
07.2023 - 10.2023
- IV therapy- administered treatment as ordered by MD, assessed effectiveness of treatment, assessed for S/S of an adverse reaction and infection
- Wound Care- administered primary treatment, assessed current treatment for signs of effectiveness
- Vital signs
- Care Plans (Reviewed for improvements)
- Admission Assessments
- PICC Management- Assessed for S/S of infection, checked for patency, assessed and changed PICC line per protocol and order using sterile technique
- Wound Vac Management- Assessed for proper functioning, changed per protocol and order
- Put in Wound/Facility/Medication Orders according to policy and doctor orders
- Hospice Experience- monitored patient for changes, called hospice for new orders as needed and communicated any changes in condition, performed postmortem care, communicated with MD if death occurred and obtain proper orders
- Reported and interpretation of patient labs to MD.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Vitals as ordered
- Straight Catheterization
- Simple Wound Care
- Personal Care
- Assistance With ADL's
- Assisted with meals and feeding
- Checked Blood Glucose and reported abnormalities to nurse
- Performed Range of Motion with patients
- Hourly Rounding and Charting
- BLS certified
- Removed simple sutures.
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan health
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist patients with ADL's
- Take vitals and chart hourly rounds
- Report changes in patient status to nurse
- Help with personal care
- Transfer patients using proper technique
- BLS trained
- NRP trained
- Chart Intake and Output
- Empty Catheter drainage systems
- Assistance with feeding while maintaining dignity and choices
- ROM.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Healthcare- Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Vital trained
- Performed Grooming Tasks
- Assist with toileting and personal care
- D/C IV lines & Catheters
- Remove certain stitches & staples
- Report changes in conditions to nurse
- Perform skin assessments
- Performs simple dressing changes
- CPR Trained/BLS
- Dementia trained
- Assist with feeding
- Performs ADL with patients based off care plan/orders
- Lift trained
- Answered call lights in timely manner
- Performed ostomy and catheter care.
Education
Associate's degree - LPN-RN transition program
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MILicensed Practical Nurse -
Delta College
Bay City, MI08.2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
Herbert Henry Dow High
Midland, MI01.2013
Skills
- Prior Certified Nursing Assistant Experience
- Catheter Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Memory Care
- Dementia Care
- Communication skills
- Care plans
- Hospital experience
- Patient care
- ICU experience
- Medication administration
- Tube feeding
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Medical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Nursing Ethics
- Respiratory Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Restorative Care
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Neurological care
- Cardiac Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral assessment
Certification
- BLS/CPR
- First Aid Trained
- CPR/First Aid
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- LVN
Nursing Licenses
PN, 10/2025, MI
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre
12.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Bay Medical Care Facility
10.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate LPN-Temporary Position
HealthSource Saginaw
07.2023 - 10.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan health
04.2022 - 12.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Healthcare- Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2021
Associate's degree - LPN-RN transition program
Schoolcraft College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Delta College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Herbert Henry Dow High
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