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Shantel Gallegos

Las Vegas,NM

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Analytical and strategic [Job Title] with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Casa Real Rehab
Santa Fe, NM
10.2019 - Current
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
  • Managed medical supply and equipment inventory through [Action] and [Action].
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

LPN Nursing Supervisor

NMBHI
Las Vegas, NM
11.2005 - 03.2019
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM
05.2011

Skills

  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Wound Dressing
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Needs Assessment
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Physician Support
  • Active Listening
  • Seizure Precautions
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Time Management
  • Patient Admission
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Rehabilitation Support
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Healthcare Platforms

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Casa Real Rehab
10.2019 - Current

LPN Nursing Supervisor

NMBHI
11.2005 - 03.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Luna Community College

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