Shannon Nace
York,PA
Summary
Rehabilitation Aide with 2 years of experience working with therapists to assist in paths to recovery from varying injuries. Sympathetic patient advocate with specific attention to individual needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Assistant
WellSpan Surgery And Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, and assisting restocking.
- Assists therapists and/or therapist assistants in preparing patients for therapy, treating patients, gathering supplies and regular cleaning of treatment spaces
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of department/entity equipment and supplies
- Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers
- Performs related duties such as photocopying, as well as other duties assigned
Personal Care Assistant
Compassionate Hearts
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, and managed laundry
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
No Degree - License Practical Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2023
Skills
- Active Listening
- Equipment Use
- Mobility Support
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification - Expires 12/2024
Timeline
Rehabilitation Assistant
WellSpan Surgery And Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Compassionate Hearts
12.2016 - 05.2021
No Degree - License Practical Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College