Mark Galvan
Topeka ,KS
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Home Health Care
05.2023 - Current
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality Care.
- Cared for residents in their home with bathing, ADL's. light house work and meal preparation.
- End of life care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brewster Place
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for residents.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aldersgate Village
11.2016 - 05.2023
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation using electronic health records.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to medical personnel promptly for timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on care protocols and safety procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating communication between residents and healthcare providers.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plaza West Care Center
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stormont Vail Hospital
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Brewster Placce
Topeka, KS06-2011
High School Diploma -
Topeka High School
Topeka, KS05-2010
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- Positioning patients
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Colostomy care
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Activity planning
- IV maintenance
- G-tube care
- Oxygen therapy
- Catheter change and preparation
- Quick problem solver
- Monitoring fluids
- I&O monitoring
- JP & Accordian drains monitoring
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brewster Place
08.2024 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Home Health Care
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aldersgate Village
11.2016 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plaza West Care Center
03.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stormont Vail Hospital
02.2011 - 05.2014
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Brewster Placce
High School Diploma -
Topeka High School