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Cynthia Galligan

Watertown,MA

Summary

Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies. Patient and calm Direct Care Worker with in-depth understanding of medication administration and medical equipment operations. Assists with activities of daily living, preparing meals and housekeeping. Committed to top-notch care for disabled, impaired and chronically ill individuals.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Attendant

Tempus Unlimited
Stoughton, MA
07.2002 - Current
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, housekeeping tasks, laundry duties.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by a physician or other healthcare professional.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
06.1974 - 03.2020
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
  • Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
05-1974

Skills

  • Household Organization
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assistance
  • Compassionate Caregiving

Affiliations

  • Massachusetts Nurses Association Union Member 1976-2020
  • Service Employees International Union Member 2002-Present
  • Watertown Boys and Girls Club Board Member 1992-2023
  • Watertown Savings Bank Corporator 2015-2022
  • Friends of Matt Galligan Inc. Board Member 1990-2022

Timeline

Personal Care Attendant

Tempus Unlimited
07.2002 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Tufts Medical Center
06.1974 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Salve Regina University

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