Stephanie Gallardo
Albuquerque,New Mexico
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Triahge LLC
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
University Of New Mexico Hospitals
12.2015 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
EMT-Intermediate
Living Cross Ambulance
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute
06.2015
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Home Visits
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Shared Governance
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Assessments
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Medication Administration
- Chest Pain Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient Education
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Care Planning
- Care Plan Development
- Pain Management
- HIPAA Education
- Call Triaging
- Medication Distribution
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Intakes and Discharges
- Team Coordination
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Follow-Up Calls
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Emotional Intelligence
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Personal Care Needs
- Managing Deadlines
- Medical Supply Management
- Sanitation
- Evaluation
Certification
AHA BLS picture of cert can be emailed upon request
AHA ACLS picture can be emailed upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Triahge LLC
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Of New Mexico Hospitals
12.2015 - 11.2021
EMT-Intermediate
Living Cross Ambulance
01.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute
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