Bulger Shanah
Groton,VT
Summary
Proven healthcare professional with experience at Central Vermont Medical Center, adept in medication administration and behavioral management. Excelled in patient care, significantly improving patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Skilled in medical charting and vital signs recording, ensuring high-quality continuity of care and compliance with state regulations. Dedicated Home health aid brings 2-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Hands at Home
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Licensed Nurse's Assistant
Central Vermont Medical Center
02.2013 - 10.2019
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Supported needs of 35+ residents under long-term care.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT06.2016
No Degree - Licensed Nurse Assistant
Riverbend Career And Tech Center
Bradford, VT06.2013
High School Diploma -
Oxbow Union High School
Bradford, VT06.2009
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Medication organization
- Medication Administration
- Progress Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Patient transportation
- Medical Charting
- Vermont Driver's License
- Housekeeping
- State regulations knowledge
- Recording vital signs
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Hands at Home
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Nurse's Assistant
Central Vermont Medical Center
02.2013 - 10.2019
No Degree - Phlebotomy
University of Vermont
No Degree - Licensed Nurse Assistant
Riverbend Career And Tech Center
High School Diploma -
Oxbow Union High School
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