Hi, I’m
Sylvia Elegalam
Garland,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Presbyterian Village North, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in leading teams to deliver high-quality care, achieving goals with efficiency and empathy. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital
Registered Nurse
2024.04 - Current (5 months)
Job overview
- Well versed in assessing patients Mental status by analyzing complains and symptoms and coordinating treatment plans. Trained to work in a fast-paced, showcasing motivational leadership, communication, and organizational skills to achieve goals and objectives. Proficient in providing efficient quality care service while maintaining code ethics and meeting deadlines.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated therapeutic conflict resolution and crises intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patient regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Presbyterian Village North
Registered Nurse
2024.01 - Current (8 months)
Job overview
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Presbyterian Village North
LVN Charge Nurse
2021.06 - 2024.01 (2 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Provided full range of care over 24 patients in each floor unit.
- Charging the floor unit, delegating the assignment to nursing staff and supervision for support the staffing .
- Administer 0ral medication, IV medication and given G-tubing.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Presbyterian Village North
CNA
2017.10 - 2021.06 (3 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Hebron Technical Institute , 18441 NW 2nd Ave #300, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
06.2022
Dallas Nursing Institute , Dallas, TX
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2020
Learning Field Int. School , Nigeria
GED
11.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Physical assessments
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Certification
- Registered Nurse -2023. Florida
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2021 Texas
- Certified Nurse Aid- 2017 Texas
- BLS Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital
2024.04 - Current (5 months)
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Village North
2024.01 - Current (8 months)
LVN Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Village North
2021.06 - 2024.01 (2 years & 7 months)
CNA
Presbyterian Village North
2017.10 - 2021.06 (3 years & 8 months)
Hebron Technical Institute
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Associate of Science from Nursing
Learning Field Int. School
GED
- Registered Nurse -2023. Florida
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2021 Texas
- Certified Nurse Aid- 2017 Texas
- BLS Certificate
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