Shannon Hush
Shelby
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, demonstrated during roles at Atrium Healthcare and Peak Resources Shelby. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and compassionate communication, ensuring high standards of care and confidentiality.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Atrium Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Medication Aide
Peak Resources Shelby
12.2006 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times during recordkeeping duties.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Education
No Degree - Radiology
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NCBachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12-2021
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
Lawndale, NC05-2004
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Atrium Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Medication Aide
Peak Resources Shelby
12.2006 - Current
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
No Degree - Radiology
Cleveland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Colorado Technical University
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
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