Aldous Gallego
Allentown
Summary
Experienced with providing personal care and support to clients with diverse needs. Utilizes effective communication to ensure client comfort and well-being. Knowledge of assisting with daily living activities, fostering safe and supportive environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA/ Trauma Unit
St. Luke's Health Network
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, improving their overall experience.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing medical equipment for procedures.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver personalized patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, alerting nurses to changes in condition.
- Assisted in patient mobility, contributing to their rehabilitation process.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff to enhance understanding.
- Enhanced patient safety by following strict infection control protocols.
PCA/ TCF Unit
St. Luke's/ Sacred Heart
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs to maintain patient safety and care standards.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing patient rooms and managing supplies.
- Improved patient experience by attentively responding to needs and requests.
Hospice Aide
St. Luke's Hospice/VNA
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
CNA
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2015 - 10.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
School Of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA08-2025
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistant
Bethlehem Vocational Trade School
Bethlehem, PA07-2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ06-2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic phlebotomy: CBC, BMP,PT/INR, blood cultures
- Glucose monitoring
- EPIC software knowledge
Certification
CNA certification
PCraft
awarded in 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital
Languages
Tagalog (Filipino)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PCA/ Trauma Unit
St. Luke's Health Network
12.2024 - Current
PCA/ TCF Unit
St. Luke's/ Sacred Heart
09.2022 - 12.2024
Hospice Aide
St. Luke's Hospice/VNA
10.2019 - 09.2022
CNA
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2015 - 10.2019
CNA certification
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
School Of Nursing
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistant
Bethlehem Vocational Trade School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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