Theresa Gilligan RN, BSN
Modesto,CA
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
Modesto, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
- Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection of qualified nursing personnel.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
Registered Nurse
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
Modesto
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
Modesto, CA
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
Caregiver
Accent Care Home Health
Sacramento, CA
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL05-2023
Skills
- Job performance evaluations
- Patient services coordination
- Disease Prevention Education
- Clinical management
- Protocols and Procedures
- Team Collaboration and Motivation
- Patient Care Assignments
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Ventilator management
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2023
Caregiver
Accent Care Home Health
06.2015 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
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