Shanell Howell-Rozier
Pearland,TX
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital, skilled in patient care and medication management. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence through effective communication and emotional support. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety while fostering strong relationships with clients to promote overall well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence and recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress and treatment plans in electronic health records accurately.
- Supported rehabilitation programs by implementing therapeutic exercises under supervision.
- Educated patients on health management strategies to enhance recovery process.
Caregiver
Minamyer Residential
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to ensure comfort and safety.
- Monitored resident health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed engaging recreational activities to promote social interaction among residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Private Caregiver
Caring Touch Home Health
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Provided personalized care and support to clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted with medication management and monitored health conditions effectively.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client progress and needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients through regular housekeeping duties.
- Documented client activities and observations accurately for healthcare reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Patient Support Assistant
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with medical staff to relay patient concerns and updates.
- Maintained patient records accurately, supporting seamless information flow.
- Educated patients on care plans and post-discharge instructions for improved compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Organized patient transportation within the hospital, facilitating efficient care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in training sessions, gaining knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for improved support quality.
- Delivered front-office administrative support, shared general information and employed clinical knowledge when assisting patients.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Aided in discharge planning and ensured smooth transitions for patients returning home or transferring to other facilities for continued care.
- Observed and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, resulting in timely interventions from healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with other medical staff to achieve high level of patient safety and care.
- Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
- Delivered meals and snacks to patients in accordance with dietary requirements.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Coordinated meal services according to individual dietary restrictions or preferences ensuring proper nutrition for patients.
- Managed patient documentation accurately, ensuring proper record keeping for continuity of care.
- Facilitated patient mobility through careful assistance with transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
Education
High School Diploma -
DeVry University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Heavy lifting
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Progress documentation
- Patient assessments
- Records management
- Transportation services
- PPE usage
- Physical therapy support
- Indirect patient care
- Chronic illness management
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical quality program standards
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient advocacy
- Nutrition
- Lifting and transferring
- At-home care instruction
- Dining room support
- Bedside care
- Compassionate client care
- Quality program protocols
- Community activities
- Medication coordination
Certification
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Private Caregiver
Caring Touch Home Health
10.2023 - 11.2025
Patient Support Assistant
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2025
Caregiver
Minamyer Residential
02.2017 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
DeVry University