Victor Galvan

P.O. Box 1811

Arcadia, Florida 34265
(863) 303-1854
vgalvan@health.usf.edu

PROFESIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse and deliver quality care.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in English and Spanish
1 year CNA experience in Medical ICU, Med-Surg, and ED
3+ years LPN experience
Able to maintain composure in an event of an emergency
Self motivated with well established work ethics
Ability to adapt and meet the patients needs physically and emotionally
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member 2012Present
Phi Theta Kappa Vice President 20132014
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Bayada Hero Program 2016 Rookie of the Year Award Recipient

EDUCATION
University of South Florida May 2015May 2017
College of Nursing Bachelors Degree Program
Charlotte Technical Center, Port Charlotte, FL August 2012June 2013
Practical Nursing Program
Florida SouthWestern State College, Punta Gorda, FL July 2012April 2015
Associates Degree
South Florida State College, Arcadia, FL January 2012June 2012
Continuing Education
Division of Career & Adult Education, Arcadia, FL August 2011January 2012
Articulated Certified Nursing Assistant

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Desoto Health and Rehabilitation, Desoto Memorial Hospital
Articulated Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Rotations August 2011January 2012
Basic Healthcare Worker 90 hours
Nurse Aide and Orderly 78 hours

Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Peace River Regional Medical Center. Signature Healthcare. Charlotte Harbor Healthcare.
Douglas Jackson State Veterans Nursing Home, Port Charlotte, FL
Practical Nursing Clinical Rotations August 2012June 2013
Providing direct quality care for Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic, Pediatric and Maternity Patients
Conduct patient teaching and planning of care
Administration of Medications, Topical, Subcutaneous, IM, and Via Peg-Tubes
Patient advocate in assisting to meet patients needs

Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL

USF College of Nursing Clinical Rotations 900hrs May 2015May 2017
Fundamentals Telemetry, Medical/Surgical
Medical Surgical 1 Trauma/Surgery, Orthopedic, Complex Medicine
Medical Surgical 2 Cardio Thoracic ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Medical ICU, Surgical Trauma ICU,
Neuroscience ICU, Burn ICU, Vascular ICU
Psych/Mental Health St Anthonys Hospital, St Pete, FL Adult Psychiatric Units, PARC
Pediatrics/Ob Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Lactation, Triage, Pediatrics, Pediatrics ICU, Neonatal ICU
Preceptorship Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Clinical Preceptorship 180hrs Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Vital signs and physical assessment
Transfer techniques, tube feedings, and foley catheter insertion
Wound care, trach care, documentation, and hygiene
Multidisciplinary approach
Medication calculation and administration
Phlebotomy and IV insertion

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Desoto Memorial Hospital, Arcadia, FL June 2012December 2013
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator
Charting and documenting patient activities
Documenting Doctors orders into the computer and preparing patients charts
Performing and assisting patients with activities of daily living
Calling Physicians and offices for consultations regarding patients
Maintaining record of census and consult with charge nurse for admissions and discharges

Desoto Memorial Hospital, Arcadia, FL January 2014May 2015

License Practical Nurse/ Emergency Department
Performing and assisting patients with activities of daily living
Intravenous insertion and blood draws
Performing Electrocardiograms
Charting and documenting patient activities
Assisting physician with bedside procedures

Charlotte County Jail, Punta Gorda, FL April 2014Present

License Practical Nurse
Medication administration
Wound Care
Respond to medical emergencies
Perform medical screenings for newly admitted Inmates
Laboratory services/blood draws

Bayada Home Health Care, Tampa, FL March 2016Present

License Practical Nurse
Medication administration via PO, SQ, IM, and Gastric tubes
Tracheotomy care including trach changes, suctioning, stoma care, and trach tie changes
Mechanical Ventilation monitoring and maintenance
Assessments
Training and education of family members
Emergency management
 Supply management
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Certified Nursing Assistant
License Practical Nurse
BLS Certification
CPR, HIV/Aids and Domestic Violence Training
Mental Health First Aid Certification
IV Certified30hr Certification
Associates Degree with Honors
 Victor Galvan
P.O. Box 1811
Arcadia, Florida 34265
(863) 303-1854
vgalvan@health.usf.edu

REFERENCES

Eduardo Gonzalez, LPN

Charlotte County Jail
26601 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
941-276-8431
(Co-worker)

Joseph LaCava, Director

Desoto Memorial Hospital Anesthesia Department
900 N Roberts Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-990-3752
(Mentor)

Dr. Cheryl Zambroski PhD, RN

University of South Florida College of Nursing
12901 Bruce B. Downs
Tampa, FL 33647
813-545-9588
(Clinical Instructor)

Debra Parsons, RN
Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General Cir
Tampa, FL 33606
813-215-9578
(PICU Preceptor)