Donna Shaak
Lititz,PA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable professional with extensive experience in patient care and transporting students. Skilled in maintaining safety and comfort for passengers while collaborating with school staff to enhance student experiences. Committed to ensuring safety and well-being during pickup and taking them home.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Van Driver
Boyo Transportation
Palmyra, Pennsylvania
07.2024 - Current
- Transported students safely to and from school.
- Provided safe and reliable transportation for students to and from school.
- Followed designated routes while adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were met while driving the van.
- Monitored passenger behavior within the van to ensure safety of all riders.
- Collaborated with school staff to resolve student concerns or incidents during transit, ensuring safe and a safe and positive experience.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections to guarantee safety and reliability for each trip.
- Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
- Reported any vehicle maintenance issues to the transportation supervisor promptly.
- Documented bus malfunctions and repair needs for maintenance team to facilitate timely resolutions and maintain vehicle safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Regulated environmental controls for student comfort.
- Operated bus safety lighting to increase safety during bus stop boarding and departing.
- Notified appropriate personnel if any mechanical issues arose during a trip.
- Attended meetings with administration staff to discuss transportation operations.
- Assisted in preparing daily reports on mileage, time spent driving, number of passengers transported.
Nurses Aide and a Sitter
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
169 Martin Ave., Pa.
02.2010 - 09.2024
- Supported nursing staff in delivering patient care and managing daily activities to enhance patient well-being.
- Documented patient observations and reported changes to medical staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide comfort and reassurance.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene standards, contributing to their comfort and dignity.
- Assisted in preparing meals for patients to ensure proper nutrition.
- Provided clients with support and companionship.
- Coordinated patient transportation between departments to ensure timely access to medical services.
- Coordinated supply inventory to ensure availability of necessary materials.
- Participated in staff meetings to facilitate program planning, goal setting and implementation.
- Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
Education
GED -
Warwick High School/ Got My G.E.D.
Orange St. Lititz04-2002
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Bus route planning
- Transportation logistics
- Traffic regulations compliance
- Safety compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving
- Post-trip inspections
- Emergency procedures
- Maintenance reporting
- Incident reporting
- Compliance checks
- Vehicle maintenance
- Emergency preparedness
- GPS navigation
- Route planning
- Weather condition driving
- Activity logging
- Punctuality
- Valid driver's license
- Class-a driver
- Passenger safety management
- Student supervision
- Transporting students
- Student behavior oversight
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Patience and empathy
- Safety-focused
- Safety equipment usage
- Traffic compliance
- Map reading expert
- Adaptable routes
- Student behavior oversight
- Safety training compliance
- Traffic compliance
- Adaptable routes
Timeline
School Van Driver
Boyo Transportation
07.2024 - Current
Nurses Aide and a Sitter
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
02.2010 - 09.2024
GED -
Warwick High School/ Got My G.E.D.