Wendy Gallagher
London,ON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in patient assessment, IV medication administration, and wound care management.
Committed to adhering to infection control practices and developing effective care plans.
Adaptable and detail-oriented, with extensive clinical experience in acute care and community settings. Known for quick assessment skills and dedication to patient-centered care, aiming to drive improvements in health outcomes. Organized and knowledgeable, experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
LHSC Covid 19 Assessment Centre
London, Ontario
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Assessed those who came in with Covid 19 symptoms.
- Performed deep nasal swabs.
- Sent patients to the emergency room if needed, working alongside a Nurse Practitioner.
- Called out of retirement to join the team.
- Left in 2002 to mind my one year old grandson who has started school this year.
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
London, Ontario
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Community nursing. Caring for all aspects of the patients' care in their homes.
- Assessments. IV meds, IV starts, injections, and central line management.
- Wound care
- The company finished its time in London in July of 2019.
- I really enjoyed meeting people in their homes.
Registerd Nurse
LHSC Victoria campus
London, Ontario
10.2007 - 10.2018
- I moved with the gynecology team at SJHC to LHSC. I stayed for seven months.
- I accepted a position as a member of the Nursing Resource Team full-time until my retirement from the hospital.
- A team that relieved the staffing shortages in several adult areas.
- Oncology, Nephrology, ENT, Vascular, Ortho, Gynecology, Medicine, Mental Health, General Surgery, Cardiac Care Unnit and the Emergency Department
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
- As part of the NRT, I was chosen to spend a six-month term in the Oncology Day Unit, providing blood and platelet transfusions. Difficult IV starts were the norm.
Registered Nurse
SJHC Parkwood Institute
London, Ontario
01.1993 - 01.2013
- Accumulated 20 years of experience in full-time neuro rehabilitation roles, emphasizing brain injury, spinal cord, and stroke recovery. Spent time in the Neurobehavioural Rehab Unit.
- I learned and implemented various wound care interventions, especially with spinal cord patients.
- Traveled within hospital to provide palliative care and work across specialty departments.
- Enhanced chronic care approaches by partnering with healthcare professionals.
- Administered tailored rehabilitation programs for patients with multifaceted needs
- Left to work in acute Neuro at University Hospital but maintained my casual status at Parkwood.
Registered Nurse
SJHC
London, Ontario
06.2007 - 11.2008
- Cared for post op patients from several different services
- Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Plastics, Lower limb and upper limb, urology, ENT, Nephrology.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Provided education to patients and families about health management.
Registerd Nurse
LHSC University campus
London, Ontario
04.2001 - 04.2007
- Applied my nursing skills to the acute inpatient department of Neurology and Neurosurgery.
- Worked in the step down unit for fresh neurosurgery post ops and fresh strokes or any other emergent patient centred problem that might arise.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital protocols effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Nursing Diploma
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London04-1992
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- IV medication administration
- Wound care and infection control
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Team collaboration and communication
- Health education and promotion
- Time management and organization
- Emotional intelligence in healthcare
Timeline
Registered Nurse
LHSC Covid 19 Assessment Centre
03.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
01.2019 - 07.2019
Registerd Nurse
LHSC Victoria campus
10.2007 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
SJHC
06.2007 - 11.2008
Registerd Nurse
LHSC University campus
04.2001 - 04.2007
Registered Nurse
SJHC Parkwood Institute
01.1993 - 01.2013
Nursing Diploma
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology