Allison Gallardo
Portage
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with a successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
04.2023 - Current
- Provide personalized care and assistance for residents guided by care plan and needs of the residents.
- Conduct toileting schedule that is state compliant to ensure comfort and good hygiene.
- Give support to residents with meals, personal care and mobility needs.
- Monitor and document changes and concerns with the residents while working directly with nursing, dietary and rehabilitation staff.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall quality of care and life for residents.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered patient centered care following individualized care plans.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address concerns and changes with residents.
PCA
NorthWoods Village of Kalamazoo
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Resident Care Supervisor
StoryPoint of Portage
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Trained aides, delegated assignments and supervised assistants.
- Covered for other shifts in event of staff call-outs or absences.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI01-2028
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Portage, MI 06-2019
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate communication
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
CNA
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
04.2023 - Current
CNA
Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 04.2023
PCA
NorthWoods Village of Kalamazoo
10.2020 - 12.2022
Resident Care Supervisor
StoryPoint of Portage
06.2019 - 12.2020
No Degree - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center