Yolanda Gailliard
Registered Nurse
Kannapolis,NC
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
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Supervisor
Five Oaks Rehab
Concord, NC
07.2021 - Current
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 144-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 17 employees daily basis
RN Floor Nurse
Five Oaks Rehab
Concord, NC
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Long Term Care environment
LPN Charge Nurse
Five Oaks Rehab
Concord, NC
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 20 to 28 patients per day in 28-bed unit
LPN
Carolinas Rehabilitation Brain Injury/ Ooncology
Charlotte, NC
09.2006 - 07.2014
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Home Health LPN
Maxim Homecare Services
Charlotte, NC
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for pediatric patients
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients
LPN Charge Nurse
Central Island Health Care & Rehabilitation
Plainview, NY
02.2000 - 08.2006
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 30 to 44 patients per day in 44-bed unit
Homecare Licensed Practical Nurse
Anytime Home Care
Garden City, NY
07.1998 - 02.2000
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs..
Geriatric Nurse
Sisters Of Good Shephard At Madonna Heights
Dix Hills, NY
06.1997 - 10.1999
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
LPN, Private Duty
Extraordinaire Care
Brentwood, NC
09.1995 - 09.1998
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Childcare Provider, LPN
Bright Beginnings Daycare
Hempstead, NY
08.1994 - 05.1995
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Provided care to special needs children under supervision of RN
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC 08.2016 - 05.2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nassau County Schoolf of Practical Nursing VEEB
Uniondale, NY 08.1993 - 08.1994
Skills
Nursing staff management
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Five Oaks Rehab
07.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Five Oaks Rehab
07.2017 - 07.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Davidson County Community College
08.2016 - 05.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Five Oaks Rehab
01.2015 - 07.2017
Home Health LPN
Maxim Homecare Services
03.2007 - 01.2009
LPN
Carolinas Rehabilitation Brain Injury/ Ooncology
09.2006 - 07.2014
LPN Charge Nurse
Central Island Health Care & Rehabilitation
02.2000 - 08.2006
Homecare Licensed Practical Nurse
Anytime Home Care
07.1998 - 02.2000
Geriatric Nurse
Sisters Of Good Shephard At Madonna Heights
06.1997 - 10.1999
LPN, Private Duty
Extraordinaire Care
09.1995 - 09.1998
Childcare Provider, LPN
Bright Beginnings Daycare
08.1994 - 05.1995
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nassau County Schoolf of Practical Nursing VEEB
08.1993 - 08.1994
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