James Gallagher
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Adept at addressing patient needs with kind, compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients with varying degrees of physical and mental conditions. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and the time management skills necessary to handle patient requirements in care facilities. With the ability to multitask while remaining organized, I am able to provide all of my patients with the physical, emotional and social support they need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
NurseDash (Agency)
2024.05 - Current
- Provides professional, high-quality in facility personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checks patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and respirations.
- Assists patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answers call lights and supports patient comfort, safety and hygiene.
- Conducts regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performs accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols
- Builds rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintains a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare Solutions (Agency)
2024.03 - Current
- Provides professional, high-quality in facility personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checks patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and respirations.
- Assists patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answers call lights and supports patient comfort, safety and hygiene.
- Conducts regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performs accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols
- Builds rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintains a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare
2024.02 - Current
- Provides professional, high-quality in home personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding in accordance with each individual's plan of care.
- Assists patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- As required, monitors patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and respirations.
- Maintains a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Suwannee Medical Personnel (Agency)
2022.03 - Current
- Provides professional, high-quality in facility personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checks patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and respirations.
- Assists patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answers call lights and supports patient comfort, safety and hygiene.
- Conducts regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performs accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols
- Builds rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintains a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Careteam Home Health
2017.02 - Current
- Provides professional, high-quality in home personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding in accordance with each individual's plan of care.
- Assists patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- As required, monitors patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and respirations.
- Maintains a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northbrook Health and Rehabilitation
2018.02 - 2019.08
- Was hired as a PCA through the newly developed CNA training program. I completed the program and passed the CNA test, becoming the first at Northbrook to achieve that. I then went on to perform all official required and authorized CNA duties at the facility.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course completion - Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2017
Completed all required Florida CNA certification requirements. Currently operating under the authority of license number 404241. Current CEU certificates are available upon request.
Home Health Aide (HHA) Course Completion - Home Health Care
02.2017
Completed state certification requirements for Home Health Aide. Included education in HIV/AIDS, Bloodborne pathogen and infection control, Alzheimer’s care, Dementia care, Patient’s rights, CPR, Domestic violence and control, Patient transferring and mobility, Basic first aid, Basic life support
High School Diploma -
06.1990
Skills
- Professional, dependable and dedicated
- Effective oral and written communicator
- Excellent people skills. Compassionate and caring while supporting the personal, emotional and social needs of my patients.
- Ability to achieve corporate goals either individually or collectively. A reliable team player all the way.
- Excellent computer skills with experience with multiple platforms and programs including charting systems such as PointClickCare and MatrixCare.
- Experience with the use of various types of medical equipment including (but not limited to): Hoyer lifts, Sit-to-Stand lifts, concentrators, CPAP, ambulatory equipment and ventilators.
- CPR/BLS certified
- Highly capable of taking care of all facets of patient care plan implementation including bathing/hygiene assistance, feeding, vital sign collection, dressing, transfer and mobility assistance, end of life care, catheter and colostomy care, positioning, etc.
Miscellaneous
United States Navy, 1990-1994, USS Robert E. Peary, USS Crommelin, Navy Combat Medal, SE Asia Service Medal (with cluster), National Defense Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Professional references available upon request
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - NurseDash (Agency)
2024.05 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Gale Healthcare Solutions (Agency)
2024.03 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Brightstar Healthcare
2024.02 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Suwannee Medical Personnel (Agency)
2022.03 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Northbrook Health and Rehabilitation
2018.02 - 2019.08
Certified Nursing Assistant - Careteam Home Health
2017.02 - Current
Angel’s Touch Medical Prep - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course completion, Certified Nursing Assistant
Angel’s Touch Medical Prep - Home Health Aide (HHA) Course Completion , Home Health Care
North Miami High School - High School Diploma,
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