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Stacie Garrison-Shannon

Marietta,IL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Help At Home Homecare, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring safety and comfort while promoting independence and dignity in daily living activities.

Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.

Work History

Home Health Aide

Help At Home Homecare
Macomb, IL
2006 - 2008
  • Provided personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, and dressing for clients.
  • Assisted clients with mobility and transfer to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Monitored client health by checking vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care plans in compliance with regulations.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to enhance emotional well-being and trust.
  • Coordinated with family members to address client needs and preferences effectively.
  • Implemented daily living activities to promote independence and improve quality of life for clients.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.

CNA

Mosaic
Macomb, IL
2006 - 2006
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in implementing personalized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Supported patients with mobility challenges, facilitating physical therapy exercises as directed.
  • Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
  • 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.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

CNA

Bethphage
Macomb, IL
1998 - 2000
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational procedures.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • 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.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

CNA

The Elms
Macomb, IL
1991 - 1993
  • 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.

Education

CNA - Nursing

Spoon River College
Macomb, IL

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Dressing assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Mobility support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Client documentation
  • Patient transportation
  • Home safety assessments
  • Care plan adherence
  • Medical charting

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Help At Home Homecare
2006 - 2008

CNA

Mosaic
2006 - 2006

CNA

Bethphage
1998 - 2000

CNA

The Elms
1991 - 1993

CNA - Nursing

Spoon River College

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