Fallon Gallagher

• Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced airway management skills when required.
• Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
• Improved patient safety by meticulously monitoring anesthesia levels and vital signs during surgical procedures.
• Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
• Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork within the perioperative setting by collaborating closely with colleagues across disciplines, leading to improved overall patient outcomes.

Surgical and Cardiovascular Thoracic Intensive Care Unit

Nurse Clinician II

• Cared for one to two critically ill patients with requirements of continuous infusions in order to optimize and or stabilize patient care and outcomes.
• Worked closely with supportive devices such as ventilators, intra aortic balloon pumps, CRRT (NxStage) machines, and extracorpeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
• Managed hemodynamically unstable patients with the use of monitoring devices such as: central venous pressure monitoring, pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, arterial lines.
• Competent in the specific care for pre and post-operative cardiac surgical cases such as coronary artery bypass surgeries, valve replacements and repairs (MVR, AVR, TVR) transcatheter aortic valve replacements and repairs (TAVR). Care and maintenance for the ventricular assist device (HeartMate II).
• Competent in regards to working with other various surgical cases such as pre and post-operative kidney transplants, liver transplants, nephrectomies, abdominal cases, abdominal washouts, bowel resections, esophagectomies, ENT cases with reconstructive repair, video assisted thoracotomies, pneumoectomies, vascular cases (vessel bypass cases), etc.
• Enforced proper care to reduce central line infections and catheter associated UTI’s, specifically as a member of the Infection Control Committee.
• Provided sensitive, flexible patient care by accommodating individual and cultural needs. Ensured that every patient receives timely yet compassionate, efficient, effective and safe care.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures, reporting potential hazards, and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
• Implemented infection control protocols within the ICU environment, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination between patients specifically as chair member on the Quality Engagement Committee.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, offering comfort and support to both patients and families during difficult times.