Shannon Salyer
200 W Sandusky St. Wharton,OH
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in patient care and communication. Demonstrates strong bedside manners and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Brings a dedicated approach to supporting patients and enhancing their experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
ISS
Bucyrus, OH
03.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support, fostering positive relationships and trust with clients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Medication administration courses and correct documentation
Direct Support Professional
Eci
Tiffin, OH
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and transportation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with clients' goals.
STNA
Fairhaven Community
Upper Sandusky, OH
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for residents.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, providing emotional support.
Education
CPT 1 - Phlebotomy
Ohio School of Phlebotomy
Columbus, OH07.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools
Upper Sandusky, OH05.2020
Vocational - Health Careers Academy
Vanguard Sentinel
Tiffin, OH05.2020
Skills
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA compliance
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care
- Ambulation assistance
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Positioning patients
- OSHA standards
- Nutrition support
- Personal hygiene
- Fall prevention
- Bedside manner
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
ISS
03.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Eci
09.2022 - 09.2023
STNA
Fairhaven Community
01.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools
Vocational - Health Careers Academy
Vanguard Sentinel
CPT 1 - Phlebotomy
Ohio School of Phlebotomy