Joanne Gallagher

Teaching Medical student skills needed to graduate. Skills included Advance airway Intubation, Starting IV’s, Cricothyroidotomy, Chest Tubes, Sutures, Blood draws, Lumbar Puncture….etc.

• Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
• Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
• Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
• Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Promoted a culture of teamwork within the Emergency Department by actively participating in unit-based committees aimed at improving workflow efficiency and overall staff morale.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
• Contributed to reduced readmission rates through effective discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care techniques.
• Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
• Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
• Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
• Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Cared for as many as Number patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.