Shauna Gordon
Connellsville,PA
Summary
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant and Hospice/Home Health Aide with a strong record of ADL support, vital signs monitoring, and dignified patient care. Skilled in infection control, documentation, and safe transfers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmon House Care Center
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly communicated changes to nursing staff to support timely interventions.
- Observed unusual symptoms and promptly reported findings to charge nurse.
- Transferred residents safely using wheelchairs, gait belts, and lift equipment.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Coordinated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation, to promote resident independence and well-being.
- Assisted Harmon House Care Center residents with bathing, grooming, and dressing support.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported meal service and recorded resident food and fluid intake.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Ensured timely and accurate patient records, enhancing communication with the healthcare team regarding patient status.
- Cleaned patient rooms and sanitized surfaces following strict health protocols.
- Helped residents prepare for activities and social programs to enhance engagement.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and guidelines.
Hospice Aide
Amedisys Hospice
Scottdale, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided compassionate end-of-life support within Medi Home Health And Hospice homes.
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Supported patient comfort through repositioning, ambulation, and bedside care.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Documented daily care tasks according to hospice care plans.
- Communicated patient needs with nurses, families, and hospice team members.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.
- Followed infection control procedures during home and bedside visits.
- Prepared supplies and cleaned care areas for patient support.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to hospice nursing staff.
- Compiled detailed documentation related to patient care services rendered.
- Supported patients in preserving their dignity during challenging moments during difficult times.
Hospice Aide
Medi Home Health And Hospice
Scottdale, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to hospice nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily activities to enhance quality of life and maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Provided comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families, fostering comfort and compassion.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout the hospice journey.
- Supported grieving families by actively listening and offering compassion and kindness during their time of need.
- Assisted Medi Home Health And Hospice patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Documented daily care tasks according to hospice care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding the patient's plan of care.
- Prepared supplies and cleaned care areas for patient support.
- Followed infection control procedures during home and bedside visits.
Home Health Aide
Guardian Home Care Services
Scottdale, Pennsylvania
03.2014 - 12.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to Guardian Home Care Services' nurses.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Supported clients of Guardian Home Care Services with bathing, dressing, and grooming to enhance personal dignity and comfort.
- Provided mobility support and transfer assistance during daily home visits.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted client with daily activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Offered companionship and emotional support during Guardian Home Care Services visits.
- Helped client with medication self-adminstration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Maintained clean living spaces and sanitized care equipment.
- Maintained clean, organized environment to ensure client safety and promote well-being.
- Prepared meals and followed diet plans for Guardian Home Care Services clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Identified emergency situations and executed appropriate procedures to safeguard client health.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yough Senior High
Herminie, PA06-2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Infection control procedures
- Patient assessment
- Patient documentation
- ADL assistance
- Patient care coordination
- Patient transfer techniques
- Positioning patients
- Electronic charting
- Nutritional support
- Geriatric care
- Hospice care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team coordination
- Compassionate communication
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Professional discretion
- Critical thinking
- Family support
- Intake recording
Certification
- cna
- professionalism in allied health
- medical terminology
- medical coding and billing essentials
- ambulatory healthcare management
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmon House Care Center
02.2024 - Current
Hospice Aide
Amedisys Hospice
01.2023 - 12.2024
Hospice Aide
Medi Home Health And Hospice
01.2023 - 01.2024
Home Health Aide
Guardian Home Care Services
03.2014 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Yough Senior High