Timeka Galloway
York
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare, York North Health and REHab
York
08.2024 - Current
- Managed daily nursing operations and staff assignments in skilled nursing facility.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
South River Health and Rehab
Edgewater
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed daily nursing operations and staff assignments in skilled nursing facility.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Admitted Patients
- Assessed patients under the supervision of RNs.
- Care Plans.
- Vital signs
- Specimen collections
- Gtube care
- Suctioning
- Wound Care
LPN Field Nurse
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
Baltimore
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in home settings.
- Working on the HICU unit.
- Treated patients on the ventilators.
- End-of-life care.
- CIWA Protocol
- Contained COVID unit.
- Cardiology, Endocrine, and Respiratory therapy experience.
- Inserting IVs and collecting specimens.
- Vital Signs
- EKGS
- Telemetry
- Behavioral Health Unit (Psych)
- Created a positive work environment by promoting teamwork among employees.
LPN Student Nurse
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glen Burnie
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
GNA/CNA
South River Health and Rehab Center
Edgewater
02.2005 - 12.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Adhered to safety protocols while assisting with mobility and transfers.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols.
- Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
- Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while providing care to patients.
- Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
- Monitored fluid intake, output levels and reported changes to RNs, MDs.
Patient Care Technician
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glen Burnie
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on post-care instructions and health management strategies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
CNA/GNA
Fairfield Nursing and Rehab
Edgewater
03.2012 - 05.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Annapolis High School
Annapolis, MD05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Nurse
Standard Health Care Services
Falls Church, VASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDSkills
- Administering medications
- Patient assessment
- Patient care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Nursing documentation
- Policy compliance
- Disease prevention
- Team building
- Time management
- Mental health care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Feeding assistance
- Charting accuracy
- Conditions reporting
- Geriatric nursing
- Staff supervision
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare, York North Health and REHab
08.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
South River Health and Rehab
01.2023 - 09.2024
LPN Student Nurse
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
08.2019 - 07.2022
CNA/GNA
Fairfield Nursing and Rehab
03.2012 - 05.2019
GNA/CNA
South River Health and Rehab Center
02.2005 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Annapolis High School
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Nurse
Standard Health Care Services
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College