Summary
Work History
Education
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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SHAUNNA GALLAGHER

Middleboro,MA

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with a BSN and extensive clinical experience in critical care and various settings. Currently supporting high-acuity patients as a Clinical Care Assistant, collaborating with RNs to provide patient-centered care while monitoring vital signs and recognizing changes in condition. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate care in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Clinical Care Assistant, Intensive Care Unit

Brockton Hospital, Signature Healthcare
Brockton, MA
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in care for critically ill and high-acuity patients, collaborating with RNs and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive support.
  • Monitored and reported vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition for RNs, facilitating timely interventions.
  • Recognized and communicated changes in mental status, pain, skin integrity, respiratory status, and overall patient condition, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
  • Provide patient-centered care with ADLs, mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living in acute care and ICU settings.
  • Support safe patient transfers and ambulation while following fall-prevention protocols.
  • Maintain infection-control and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital and ICU environment.
  • Collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary team to support individualized patient care plans.

Childcare Provider/Caregiver

The Scudere Family
01.2019 - Current
  • Provide reliable and safe childcare for three children, ages 2–7, while supporting their physical and emotional well-being.
  • Assist with feeding, bathing, activities, and daily routines while demonstrating strong attention to detail and nurturing skills.
  • Managed multiple responsibilities while promptly addressing individual needs of each child.
  • Communicated daily routines, schedules, and individual needs to parents to ensure consistent care.

Certified Lifeguard

Old Colony YMCA Middleboro Branch & Camp Yomechas
Middleboro, MA
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Rapidly assessed and responded to medical and behavioral emergencies, initiating first aid and emergency procedures.
  • Performed first aid and CPR in accordance with established safety protocols.
  • Monitored large groups of children to ensure safety and prevent injuries.
  • Communicated safety rules clearly and age-appropriately to ensure compliance and minimize incidents.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA
05-2026

Skills

  • Critical Care Response and BLS/ACLS
  • Patient evaluation
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical documentation
  • Infection control
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Interpersonal communication

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) — American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
  • First Aid Certification — American Red Cross
  • Nursing Student Clinical Competencies — UMass Dartmouth, College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Timeline

Clinical Care Assistant, Intensive Care Unit

Brockton Hospital, Signature Healthcare
07.2024 - Current

Certified Lifeguard

Old Colony YMCA Middleboro Branch & Camp Yomechas
05.2022 - 09.2024

Childcare Provider/Caregiver

The Scudere Family
01.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Critical Care — Signature Healthcare, Brockton, MA | Spring 2026

Maternity — Saint Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford, MA | Fall 2025

Pediatrics — North Elementary School, Somerset, MA | Fall 2025

Psychiatric — Southcoast Behavioral Health, Dartmouth, MA | Spring 2025

Community Nursing — Southcoast VNA, HMA, Acushnet Council on Aging | Spring 2025

Medical-Surgical — Tobey Hospital, Wareham, MA | Fall 2024

Rehabilitation — Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA | Spring 2024

  • Performed complete and focused physical assessments, monitored vital signs and blood glucose, and reported changes in patient condition.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Administered PO, IM, SC, and IV medications under supervision and monitored patients for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients regarding medical conditions, self-care, pain management, and medication adherence.
  • Provided general nursing care, including assistance with ADLs, wound care and dressing changes, and Foley catheter insertion and removal.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA standards.
  • Documented patient progress, responses to treatment, and changes in condition in EPIC.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer)/US Youth Soccer

Peer Coordinator / Mentor / Group Leader, Middleboro, MA | 2015-2022

  • Provided one-on-one support to children with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities in an inclusive recreational setting.
  • Collaborated with coaches, families, and volunteers to create a supportive, safe, and structured environment.
  • Assisted participants with mobility, coordination, and task completion while promoting safety and independence.
  • Used patient and adaptive communication strategies to meet individual needs and encourage participation.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Critical Care — Signature Healthcare, Brockton, MA | Spring 2026

Maternity — Saint Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford, MA | Fall 2025

Pediatrics — North Elementary School, Somerset, MA | Fall 2025

Psychiatric — Southcoast Behavioral Health, Dartmouth, MA | Spring 2025

Community Nursing — Southcoast VNA, HMA, Acushnet Council on Aging | Spring 2025

Medical-Surgical — Tobey Hospital, Wareham, MA | Fall 2024

Rehabilitation — Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA | Spring 2024

  • Performed complete and focused physical assessments, monitored vital signs and blood glucose, and reported changes in patient condition.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Administered PO, IM, SC, and IV medications under supervision and monitored patients for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients regarding medical conditions, self-care, pain management, and medication adherence.
  • Provided general nursing care, including assistance with ADLs, wound care and dressing changes, and Foley catheter insertion and removal.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA standards.
  • Documented patient progress, responses to treatment, and changes in condition in EPIC.

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