Gale Bucek
Moolap
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for role with hands-on experience in patient care and support, including assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Nurse
Sherwood Forest Camp
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Head nurse at a two month long, live-in, outdoor education summer camp serving 200 children and 50 staff.
Specialized Nursing Care for Teen with Muscular Dystrophy
Interim Health Care
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Provided daily personal and nursing care for an immobile teen with a tracheostomy and ventilator.
Hospice Nurse
Kona Hospice Care
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Providing end-of-life, palliative care for patients and families in the remote Ka’u district of Hawaii
Home Health Nurse
Olsten Health Care
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Visiting Nurse and Case Manager for home health agency serving the diverse ethnic populations of Hawaii
Pediatric Nurse
Caring Hearts
01.2014 - 01.2001
- Provided personal care for severely disabled paediatric patients in daycare and afterschool program
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Kimberly-Olsten Health Care
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Paediatric Nurse and Paediatric Case Manager for home health agency serving the greater Portland area caring for paediatric patients with severe and long term disabilities
Pediatric Nurse in a Long Term Care Facility
CASA
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Staff nurse at non-profit, intermediate care, nursing residence for mentally and physically handicapped young adults
Education
Associate of Nursing -
University of New England
Biddeford, ME01.1994
NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate -
04.2025
First Aid and CPR -
04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Lesley College
Cambridge, MA01.1996
Registered Nurse -
01.1994
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Light housekeeping
- ADL support
- Mobility support
- Ambulation assistance
- Safety procedures
- Bedside care
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Toileting assistance
- Emotional support and companionship
- Bathing support
Certification
- NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate
- First Aid and CPR
- Australian Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Australian work visa - Permanent Resident visa
Vehicle
Owner of Reliable car, covered by comprehensive insurance
Languages
English
Spanish
Additional Information
- From 2004 to 2014 I kept my nursing license up to date while I was a stay at home mom for my school age children.
- From 2014 to 2018 I cared for my aging parents who both passed away in 2018.
- In 2019 I relocated to Australia. As I have rental properties in my home country and did not work through the COVID years.
Timeline
Camp Nurse
Sherwood Forest Camp
01.2014 - 01.2016
Pediatric Nurse
Caring Hearts
01.2014 - 01.2001
Specialized Nursing Care for Teen with Muscular Dystrophy
Interim Health Care
01.2003 - 01.2004
Hospice Nurse
Kona Hospice Care
01.2000 - 01.2003
Home Health Nurse
Olsten Health Care
01.1997 - 01.2003
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Kimberly-Olsten Health Care
01.1995 - 01.1997
Pediatric Nurse in a Long Term Care Facility
CASA
01.1994 - 01.1995
NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate -
First Aid and CPR -
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Lesley College
Registered Nurse -
Associate of Nursing -
University of New England
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