Gail Hoag
Payette,ID
Summary
Well-regarded school bus driver offers clean driving history and strong safety record. Gets along well with students, bus monitors and teachers. Compassionate with students and great at resolving conflicts. Keeps bus clean and well-maintained with daily care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
HELPING HANDS HOME HEALTH CARE
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
CNA
Encompass Health Home Health
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
CNA CERTIFICATE - NURSING
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID03.2013
High School Diploma -
Chinook High School
Chinook, MT05.1972
Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Equipment Monitoring
- Mechanical Safety
- Student Behavior Management
- Student Interaction
- Team Meetings
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Operational Improvements
- Map Reading Expertise
- Emergency Situations
- Tires and Brakes Inspections
- School Bus Policies
- Passenger Interaction
- Arrival and Departure Duties
- Operational Procedures
- Licensing Requirements
- Student Safety
- Local Routes Understanding
- DOT Rules
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Safety Rules Compliance
- Insurance Requirements
- Safe Transporting
- Visual Inspection
- Operational Safety
- Traffic Law Compliance
- Passenger Assistance
- School Crossing Regulations
- Emergency Exit Door Operation
- Safety Techniques
- Documenting Malfunctions
- Defensive Driving Practices
- School District Compliance
- Local Traffic Laws
- Local and State Regulations
- Air Brake Certification
- Passenger Safety
- Bus Safety
- Local Street Knowledge
- DOT Inspections
- Vehicle Systems Maintenance
Timeline
CNA
HELPING HANDS HOME HEALTH CARE
11.2014 - 11.2017
CNA
Encompass Health Home Health
04.2014 - 11.2014
CNA
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 03.2014
CNA CERTIFICATE - NURSING
College of Western Idaho
High School Diploma -
Chinook High School
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