Margaret Gallogly
Carnegie,PA
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a strong work ethic and proven success at LGAR, Vincention DeMarillac. Expert in nurse education and training, I enhanced staff performance through targeted coaching and streamlined operations, achieving significant quality improvements. Skilled in budget management, I fostered a collaborative environment to elevate patient care standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
LGAR, Vincention DeMarillac, Beaver Elder Care
07.1997 - 10.2019
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Instructor / Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross
08.1981 - 06.1995
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Education
Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA06-1995
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Budget management
- Employee coaching
- Documentation and reporting
- Emergency response
- Disease control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Family support
Timeline
Director of Nursing
LGAR, Vincention DeMarillac, Beaver Elder Care
07.1997 - 10.2019
Instructor / Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross
08.1981 - 06.1995
Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
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