David Gallego González
Cavan,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated nurse professional with understanding of healthcare ethics and a keen interest in patient assessment procedures. Proficient in wound care and suturing, with experience in conducting clinical research. Committed to advancing healthcare practices through innovative solutions and continuous learning. Expertise in neurogenic speech-language disorders and speech-language diagnostics.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Staff nurse
Health and Service Executive
Mullingar, County Westmeath
2025.10 - Current
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
Speech therapist and care worker
Three Steps Services
Co. Meath
2018.04 - 2019.11
Speech therapist and care worker
Gheel Autism Services
Dublin
2016.03 - 2018.02
Head of the speech therapy rehabilitation service and the speech therapy outpatient service
Multidisciplinary Unit of neurological rehabilitation and neurosciences. Hospital Miguel Domínguez
Pontevedra, Galicia
2012.02 - 2015.10
- Tutor for last year students of the degree in speech therapy. University of La Coruña.
Head of the speech therapy service
Clinic San Telmo
Pontevedra, Galicia
2011.10 - 2012.02
Speech therapist and personal teacher
Educational Psychology Centre Avanza
Pontevedra, Galicia
2011.08 - 2012.02
Speech therapist and personal teacher
Educational Psychology Centre Don Sancho
Valladolid
2010.10 - 2011.08
- Joint developer of the CLEVER method of study techniques and improvement of study habits.
Speech therapist
Down Syndrome Association. ASDOVA
Valladolid
2009.05 - 2010.10
Volunteer Speech therapist
AFIM Foundation for Help and Integration of the Disabled
Valladolid
2007.10 - 2009.05
Undergraduate practicum as speech therapist
Unit of Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Damage. Hospital Benito Menni
Valladolid
2007.07 - 2007.09
Internship
Unit of Audiology of the University of Malta General Hospital
2005.10 - 2006.02
- Audiological assessment of children and adults with different types of hearing loss.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Speech Therapy
University of Valladolid
Spain 1 2005 - 1 2009
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - General Nursing
Technological University of the Shannon
Ireland 1 2021 - 1 2025
Skills
- Neurogenic speech-language disorders
- Speech-Language diagnostics
- Healthcare ethics understanding
- Patient assessment procedures
- Wound care and suturing
- Clinical research conduct
Certification
- 2013. Mastery in Cranium-sacral and Visceral Osteopathy. School of Health-Related Techniques. (ESTP), Vigo, Spain.
- 2013. Basic course of Kinesiology tape. School of Health-Related Techniques. (ESTP) Vigo, Spain.
- 2012. Mastery in Massage. Health Studies Centre. Cantabria, Spain.
- 2010. Specialisation course. Role of speech therapy and osteopathy in neuromuscular facial disorders. Association of Speech Therapists of Spain. AELFA/ALE.
- 2009. Basic course. ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Foundation for Childhood Help of Castilla León (FUNDAICYL).
- 2009. Basic course. Myofunctional facial Therapy. Association of Speech Therapists of Spain. AELFA/ALE.
- 2008. Basic course. Concepto Castillo Morales of myofunctional rehabilitation. Association of Speech Therapists of Spain. AELFA/ALE.
- 2007. Seminary. Musical therapy in medicine. University of Valladolid. Valladolid, Spain.
Languages
Spanish: Native speaker.
English: C1 certificate. ISI Institute. Dublin. B2 Cambridge certificate. University of Cambridge.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff nurse
Health and Service Executive
2025.10 - Current
Speech therapist and care worker
Three Steps Services
2018.04 - 2019.11
Speech therapist and care worker
Gheel Autism Services
2016.03 - 2018.02
Head of the speech therapy rehabilitation service and the speech therapy outpatient service
Multidisciplinary Unit of neurological rehabilitation and neurosciences. Hospital Miguel Domínguez
2012.02 - 2015.10
Head of the speech therapy service
Clinic San Telmo
2011.10 - 2012.02
Speech therapist and personal teacher
Educational Psychology Centre Avanza
2011.08 - 2012.02
Speech therapist and personal teacher
Educational Psychology Centre Don Sancho
2010.10 - 2011.08
Speech therapist
Down Syndrome Association. ASDOVA
2009.05 - 2010.10
Volunteer Speech therapist
AFIM Foundation for Help and Integration of the Disabled
2007.10 - 2009.05
Undergraduate practicum as speech therapist
Unit of Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Damage. Hospital Benito Menni
2007.07 - 2007.09
Internship
Unit of Audiology of the University of Malta General Hospital
2005.10 - 2006.02
Bachelor Degree - Speech Therapy
University of Valladolid
1 2005 - 1 2009
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - General Nursing
Technological University of the Shannon
1 2021 - 1 2025