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Tammy Gallegos

Warren

Summary

Nursing leader with a strong work ethic and clinical excellence. Organized and able to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Skilled in critical thinking and clinical documentation. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving healthcare needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

In-Service Director

Heritage Pointe Of Warren
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Assisted in the development of online learning modules, increasing accessibility of training resources.
  • Established partnerships with community organizations such as Huntington North High School, Huntington University and Ivy Tech to provide valuable service-learning opportunities for nursing students at our long term care facility.
  • Enhanced nursing education by incorporating up-to-date research findings and evidence-based practices into lesson plans.
  • Developed, coordinated and prepared education for all departmental staff of programs that cover the wide range of topics relevant to nursing home care to comply with state and federal regulations.


Director of Nursing

Heritage Pointe of Warren
09.2013 - Current
  • Developed and maintained staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage and patient care continuity.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline communication and improve patient outcomes.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Registered Nurse

Heritage Pointe of Warren
03.2004 - Current
  • Coordinated rehabilitation programs tailored to individual patient needs and recovery goals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
  • Educated patients and families on rehabilitation processes, fostering understanding and compliance.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians, therapists, case managers, insurance companies to ensure proper coordination of services for each patient.
  • Ensured timely documentation of patient information in electronic health records systems, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, reducing readmission rates.
  • Applied critical thinking skills when analyzing complex medical conditions; collaborated with healthcare professionals through interdisciplinary rounds to devise patient-centered treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Education

Nursing

Purdue University
Fort Wayne, IN
12-2003

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Clinical documentation
  • Clinical leadership
  • Nurse education and training
  • Critical thinking
  • Direct patient care
  • Effective multitasking
  • CPR/First Aid Certification through the American Heart Association
  • TB Instructor through the American Lung Association
  • Infection Prevention Certification

Timeline

In-Service Director

Heritage Pointe Of Warren
01.2024 - Current

Director of Nursing

Heritage Pointe of Warren
09.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

Heritage Pointe of Warren
03.2004 - Current

Nursing

Purdue University

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