SHAILA GALINDO RN CEN TCRN
Concord,CA
Summary
Ambitious Bachelor prepared nurse experienced in Flight, Critical Care Transport, and trauma/emergency nursing. Recognized for working efficiently under pressure. Specialized in triage, critical care patient management, and emergency response coordination. Decisive and adept with ensuring efficacious patient care in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sutter Solano Medical Center, Level III
Vallejo, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Participated on multiple committees and projects related to improving the quality of emergency room services and hospital flow.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse
Eagle Ambulance
Rodeo
02.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided medical care to critically ill patients in a mobile environment.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for effective patient care delivery.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding the condition of their loved ones.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as mechanical ventilators, infusion pumps, suction devices, cardiac monitors. on critical transports.
- Assisted physicians with resuscitation efforts when necessary.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response- CALSTAR
Salinas
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for trauma victims en route to a higher level of care facility.
- Ensured aircraft was stocked appropriately with necessary supplies and equipment required for safe transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Participated in laboratory and clinical experiences to maintain competency and psychomotor skills.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as administering oxygen, IVs, medications, CPR, and intubation.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to patient care services offered in-flight.
Emergency Registered Nurse
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Level I
San Francisco
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Facilitated communication between physicians, staff members, and families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for emergency/trauma patients.
- Recognized potential life-threatening situations early on and took immediate action accordingly.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Provided emergency care for pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained open and clear communication with med students, residents and physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Eden Medical Center, Level II
Castro Valley
10.2009 - 01.2021
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Educated patients on their conditions, medications, treatments, and follow-up care instructions.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians at bedside.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, East Bay
Concord, CA12.2008
Skills
- Flight and Ground Experience
- Level I and II Trauma Experience
- EPIC, Imagetrend, Traumasoft
- USPIV, IO/EJ placement
- Critical medication knowledge
- Culturally competent, inclusive, patient-focused care approach
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Holistic Patient Support with multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certifications
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Trauma Certified Emergency Nurse
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Emergency Pediatric Nurse Course
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonate Resuscitation Program
- Basic Life Support
License - Registered Nurse
743602
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sutter Solano Medical Center, Level III
04.2023 - Current
Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response- CALSTAR
06.2022 - 04.2023
Emergency Registered Nurse
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Level I
10.2021 - 03.2022
Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse
Eagle Ambulance
02.2021 - 09.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Eden Medical Center, Level II
10.2009 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, East Bay
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