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Dorenda Gallaher

New Martinsville,WV

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at New Martinsville Health and Rehabilitation, skilled in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through empathy and active listening. Recognized for multitasking and organization, ensuring high-quality support and promoting independence in clients. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

New Martinsville Health and Rehabilitation
New Martinsville, WV
10.2022 - Current

Well-organized offering skills in personal hygiene management and daily living support. Manages all patient needs with supportive attitude and good multitasking abilities. Focused on helping clients enjoy life without focusing on limitations. Compassionate Caregiver with healthcare experience. Improves patient quality of life and well-being by going above basic care to offer companionship and support.Trained in personal safety and medication procedures.

Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detailed-oriented.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Mentor Network
Paden City, WV
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate need for further medical attention or intervention.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Demonstrated empathy towards individuals receiving services while promoting independence whenever possible.
  • Worked closely with case managers to coordinate services and ensure quality outcomes for each client served.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Supported clients during medical appointments to ensure understanding of instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.

Waitress Supervisor

Koolaids Family Pizza
Sistersville, WV
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner with professionalism.
  • Provided training and guidance to new staff members on food safety, customer service, and restaurant policies.
  • Checked stock levels throughout the day to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
  • Created daily shift schedules for waitstaff according to business needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales transactions and inventory levels.

Education

GED -

State of West Virginia
04-2010

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan implementation
  • Health monitoring
  • Personal hygiene
  • Client documentation
  • Toileting assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient transfers
  • Critical thinking
  • Feeding assistance
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Medication assistance
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Active listening
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Basic life support
  • End-of-life care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Reliable team player
  • Valid WV driver's license
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Transfer techniques
  • Mobility assistance
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient relationship building
  • Assisting with personal grooming

Certification

  • CNA
  • Adult/child/Infant First Aid CPR AED

Timeline

CNA

New Martinsville Health and Rehabilitation
10.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Mentor Network
06.2016 - 05.2017

Waitress Supervisor

Koolaids Family Pizza
09.2015 - 06.2016

GED -

State of West Virginia
Dorenda Gallaher