Michael Gallagher
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Operating Room Nurse
Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, and oversee the maintenance/sterilization of OR supplies and equipment. Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative procedures.
Ensured OR readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions.
Circulate, scrub, and assist on a variety of cases.
Expanded to use during pre-induction for all operative patients.
Participated in ongoing quality assurance (QA) program that met or surpassed hospital/JCAHO standards for patient and staff safety.
Played key role in developing efficient patient flow patterns and quick room turnover times.
Assited in covid 19 vaccinations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beacg, California
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Traveling Nursing
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Harbor-UCLA County Medical Center, Torrance, CA.- January 2023- Present.
- Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA.- March 2022-Jan. 2023
Registered Nurse, Traveling Nursing
American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, CA
07.2000 - 03.2022
- Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA. - August 2021- March 2022
- St. John's Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA. -May 2020- June 2021
- Desert Regional Hospital, Palm Springs, CA. - June 2019 - April 2020
- John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Indio, CA. - December 2018 - June 2019
- Desert Regional Hospital, Palm Springs, CA. - Aug. 2018 - December 2018
- Little Company of Mary, Torrance, CA.- July 2017 - July 2018
- Loma Linda Hospital, Loma Linda, CA. - Jan. 2017 - July 2017
- Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA. Jan. 2016 - Jan.2017
- Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA. - July. 2015 - Dec. 2015
- South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, MA. - Jan. 2015 - July 2015
- Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, MA. - June 2014 -Dec. 2014
- Melrose Wakefield Hospital , Wakefield, MA.- July 2013 - June 2014
- St. Elizabeth’s Medical Hospital, Cambridge, MA.- Dec.2012 - June 2013
- Children’s Boston Hospital, Boston, MA. - May 2011 - Dec. 2012
- Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami, MA. - Jan. 2011 - May 2011
- Wing Memorial Hospital, Palmer, MA. - Nov. 2010 - Jan. 2011
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Milton, MA. - Apr. 2010 - Oct. 2010
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. - June 2009 - Apr. 2010
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA. - May 2008 - June 2009
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. - Aug. 2007 - May 2008
- Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, CA. - Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2007
- Olympia Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. - Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2007
- Huntington Medical Hospital, Pasadena, CA. - Sept. 2005 - Dec. 2005
- LAC-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. - June 2004 - Sept. 2005
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Burbank, CA. - Oct. 2003 - May 2004
- U Mass Memorial Health Care, Worcester, MA. - March 2003 - Sept. 2003
- Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. - Sept. 2002 - March 2003
- Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Miami, FL. - May 2002 - Aug. 2002
- Miami Heart Institute, Miami, FL. - Feb. 2002 - May 2002
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Sept. 2001 - Feb. 2002
- UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA. - May 2001 - Aug. 2001
- Wellington Regional Medical Center, Wellington, FL. - Jan. 2001 - Apr. 2001
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY. - July 2000 -Dec. 2000
Occupational Health Nurse
Warner Brothers Studios
Burbank, CA
12.2006 - 08.2007
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
03.1998 - 07.2000
Surgical Technician
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
06.1991 - 03.1998
Staff Nurse
Robin House Rehabilitation Center
Quincy, MA
06.1997 - 01.1998
- Psychiatric and Geriatric Unit, Registered Nurse, assisting in the care of geriatric and psychiatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
2009
Certificate - Broadcasting
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
1996
Certificate - Surgical Technician
Quincy College
1991
Skills
- Cerner, Epic, Meditech & McKesson competency
- OR sterilization
- Focused attention
- Medication knowledge
- Preceptor to new graduate nurses and experienced nurses
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Unit administration
- Licensed [State] driver
- Covid 19 vaccinator
References
- Danielle Wade R.N., Nurse Leader of Surgical Services, Sharp Memorial Hospital 1-530-632-0717.
- Brett Bovee, R.N., Nurse Manager of Surgical Services , Desert Regional Hospital
1-760-323-6369 email: Brett.Bovee@tenethealth.com - Dorothy Hayes, R.N., Nurse in Charge of Day Surgery, St. John's Medical Center 1-361-550-5233.
- Karen Saab, R.N., Director of Surgical Services, John F. Kennedy Hospital
1-760-953-5596 email: kokeesaab@hotmail.com - Shade Ball, R.N. Operating Room staff nurse , Little Company Mary, 1-917-716-9888
- Sheli Hicks, R.N., Nurse Manager, Little Company Mary, 1-310-220-5936
Certification
Registered Nurse Licensure in California: License Number RN584255, Exp.11-2022
BLS/ CPR for the Health Care Provider: American Heart Association, California, Exp.08-2023
ACLS Provider : American Heart Association, California, Exp.03-2024
PALS provider : American Heart Association, California, Exp.05-2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Traveling Nursing
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 01.2024
Occupational Health Nurse
Warner Brothers Studios
12.2006 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse, Traveling Nursing
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2000 - 03.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
03.1998 - 07.2000
Staff Nurse
Robin House Rehabilitation Center
06.1997 - 01.1998
Surgical Technician
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
06.1991 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Certificate - Broadcasting
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
Certificate - Surgical Technician
Quincy College
Registered Nurse Licensure in California: License Number RN584255, Exp.11-2022
BLS/ CPR for the Health Care Provider: American Heart Association, California, Exp.08-2023
ACLS Provider : American Heart Association, California, Exp.03-2024
PALS provider : American Heart Association, California, Exp.05-2024
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