Shannon Ellis
Roseville,California
Summary
Attentive personal staff passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Committed many years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping with passion for helping others.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Northstar Supportive Living Services
Roseville, CA
11.2015 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Surgical Assistant
Covelo
Sacramento, CA
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Worked at Sutter Roseville through an agency.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Cleaned and provided EVS duties before and after surgical duties.
- Provided transportation of patients from gurney to surgical bed.
- Restocking of supplies around the surgical department.
- Set up of surgical equipment and surgical equipment.
Surgical Technician
Dignity Health
Sacramento And Elk Grove, CA
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Adventist Hospital
St. Helena , CA
04.2010 - 08.2013
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Education
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute
Sacramento, CA06.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA05.2006
High School Diploma -
Napa High School
Napa, CA06.2001
Skills
- Progress Tracking
- Caring Companionship
- Critical Thinking
- Household Cleaning
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Diet and Nutrition
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Ambulation
- Attentive to People
- Team Collaboration
- Personal Service
- Supportive Personality
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Meal Planning and grocery shopping
- Client Transportation
- Incontinence Care
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Word Processing
- Medication Administration
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Decision Making
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CNA Training
Additional Information
Anesthesia training on the job for a period of time.
C section experienced.
Training to become a doula.
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Covelo
02.2020 - 03.2020
Direct Support Professional
Northstar Supportive Living Services
11.2015 - Current
Surgical Technician
Dignity Health
09.2013 - 09.2014
Surgical Technologist
Adventist Hospital
04.2010 - 08.2013
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute
Associate of Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
High School Diploma -
Napa High School