Julie Gallagher
Neath,Neath Port Talbot
Summary
I am a highly skilled professional with extensive training in healthcare education and mentoring, specialising in Train the Trainer programmes across multiple disciplines including manual handling, fire safety, and handwashing. I demonstrate expertise in critical care nursing and have completed many related courses over my career. I am committed to advancing standards through effective nurse mentoring, education and supervision, with a focus on enhancing patient care and safety. Career goals include further development of training methodologies to improve healthcare delivery systems, in order to meet staff and operational needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior Sister
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Morriston, UK
2017.07 - 2025.06
- In my duties I care for all aspects of the patients needs within the critical care setting, including both physical and mental wellbeing.
- I provide, assess, plan and implement individualised, safe, evidence based care, treatments and interventions to patients and their families, treating them with dignity and respect at all times.
- I supervise members of the team and students, supporting them in their learning and development.
- I regularly work as clinical support and team co-ordinator, coordinating care for patients and the staff team in the unit, supporting staff, and aiding in their development.
- I work as a part of the multidisciplinary team, effectively communicating with all staff, patients and families to provide excellent care.
- I work as part of the ITU management team, maintaining a well functioning team, foreseeing, co-ordinating and dealing with a range of challenges.
- I co-ordinate, facilitate and provide learning opportunities for staff within critical care and the wider directorate.
- I abide by policies set out by my employer and help to facilitate change and development within the department and trust.
- Participated actively in training sessions, staying updated on latest practices in nursing care.
- Coordinated treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes.
- Managed emergencies calmly, resulting in effective crisis resolution.
Health and Social Care Lecturer
Gower College Swansea
Swansea, UK
2007.08 - 2016.10
- Company Overview: Education
- I started in Swansea College (later merged to Gower College Swansea) During my time with Gower College Swansea I progressed from health and social care tutor to health and social care lecturer, within the commercial branch of the college.
- My duties involved training, teaching and assessing learners using an individualised approach in order to facilitate the learner journey.
- I delivered many courses at level 2, 3 and 5 and short courses including first aid.
- I supported employers to identify and fulfill their training needs.
- I successfully managed my case load and successfully completed the A1 (Assessors Award) and the V1 (Verifiers Award) in order to provide robust auditing of the learner and assessor evidence in order to meet the specifications of the courses.
- The V1 role meant that I was responsible for a team of assessors, and as a result I have led many external audits successfully, and worked closely with the external awarding bodies.
- During this employment I successfully completed the PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) which enabled me to develop the teaching role within the courses offered, and further support the needs of my learners, employer and the health and social care sector.
- Education
- I left this employment in order to complete the return to practice (Nursing) course.
Staff Nurse
Nurse Bank - ABMU
Morriston, UK
2007.12 - 2010.12
- Company Overview: Healthcare
- I worked as a band 5, completing shifts on Cardiac ITU undertaking all the responsibilities of a band 5 staff nurse.
- In my duties I provided holistic care of post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients and their families, in the critical care setting, and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Healthcare
- I worked ad hoc hours for the nurse bank after I left Cardiac ITU, and whilst I was working for Gower College.
Staff Nurse
Cardiac ITU - ABMU
Morriston, UK
2002.09 - 2007.12
- Company Overview: Healthcare
- After successfully completing my nurse training, I began working in Cardiac ITU.
- I progressed from D to E grade within a short space of time.
- In my duties I provided holistic care of post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients and their families, in the critical care setting, and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- This included close monitoring of patients, and delivery of all aspects of care including personal care, treatments and rehabilitation, upholding the principles of dignity and respect throughout.
- I became a mentor for student nurses and a preceptor for newly appointed nurses.
- I regularly coordinated the running of HDU, ensuring the transfer and step down care from ITU, and subsequently to the ward.
- Healthcare
- I left Cardiac ITU in order to work for Gower College (then Swansea College), and also worked for nurse bank.
Shop Assistant
Ferraris Bakery
Neath
1996.09 - 1999.09
- Company Overview: Catering
- During this employment I worked every Saturday and term time holiday as a shop assistant.
- I served customers, preparing and served food items, taking orders, handling money and cleaning the shop equipment.
- Catering
- I left this post to commence my nurse training.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Swansea University
Swansea 1999.09 - 2002.09
Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
Coventry University
Coventry 2022.09 - 2023.07
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
Swansea Metropolitan University
Swansea 2008.09 - 2009.07
Return to Nursing - Nursing
Swansea University
Swansea 2016.10 - 2017.04
Management and Leadership Award - Management
Gower College Swansea
Swansea 2013.09 - 2014.09
Leading the Quality Assurance of Assessment - Education
Gower College Swansea
Swansea 2013.07 - 2014.07
Assessing candidates using a range of methods - Education
Gower College Swansea
Swansea 2008.09 - 2009.09
A-Levels - Biology
Gorseinon College
Swansea 1997.09 - 1999.07
A-Levels - Psychology
Gorseinon College
Swansea 1997.09 - 1999.07
A-Levels - Geography
Gorseinon College
Swansea 1997.09 - 1999.07
Skills
- Footsteps 2024
- ANTT - Train the Trainer 2023
- Manual Handling - Train the Trainer 2023
- Fire Training - Train the Trainer 2023
- IV mentor 2022
- Handwashing - Train the Trainer 2022
- Transfer of the Critically Ill Course 2021
- Renal Training 2020
- Foundations in Cardiac Nursing 2003
- Urinary Catheterisation
- Nurse Mentoring
Certification
Professional Body - NMC
Membership / Registration Number 9910329W
Revalidation Date 01/07/2026
Timeline
Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
Coventry University
2022.09 - 2023.07
Junior Sister
Swansea Bay University Health Board
2017.07 - 2025.06
Return to Nursing - Nursing
Swansea University
2016.10 - 2017.04
Management and Leadership Award - Management
Gower College Swansea
2013.09 - 2014.09
Leading the Quality Assurance of Assessment - Education
Gower College Swansea
2013.07 - 2014.07
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
Swansea Metropolitan University
2008.09 - 2009.07
Assessing candidates using a range of methods - Education
Gower College Swansea
2008.09 - 2009.09
Staff Nurse
Nurse Bank - ABMU
2007.12 - 2010.12
Health and Social Care Lecturer
Gower College Swansea
2007.08 - 2016.10
Staff Nurse
Cardiac ITU - ABMU
2002.09 - 2007.12
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Swansea University
1999.09 - 2002.09
A-Levels - Biology
Gorseinon College
1997.09 - 1999.07
A-Levels - Psychology
Gorseinon College
1997.09 - 1999.07
A-Levels - Geography
Gorseinon College
1997.09 - 1999.07
Shop Assistant
Ferraris Bakery
1996.09 - 1999.09