Shelbi Weatherly
Dalhart,TX
Summary
Compassionate PCA/Travel CNA with extensive experience in assisted living and nursing home environments. Proficient in providing daily living support, safe and hygienic working environments, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety. Known for fostering strong patient-family relationships and delivering personalized, empathetic care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/Travel CNA
Elara Caring
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Love and compassion for the job helps me to sustain a positive out look on any situation, while maintaining a professional yet hospitable relationship.
- Administered medications making sure it is taken on time and properly. insuring the safety and well being of the patient.
Legacy Assisted Living
Coon Memorial Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Optimized scheduling processes by utilizing efficient software tools to allocate resources according to staffing requirements effectively.
- Applied reason, logic and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and sensitive issues.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with competing demands for time and attention.
- Implemented safety protocols to mitigate risks and ensure a secure living environment for all residents.
Nursing Home Worker
Coon Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting their independence and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families, establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols and performing routine cleaning tasks, and rotating patients every two hours, preventing bed sores.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs. Such as changing briefs, sanitizing private areas to maintain cleanliness.
- Facilitated recreational activities for residents, fostering socialization and mental stimulation.
- Improved patients'' quality of life by creating personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Provided end-of-life care, offering comfort and support for patients and their families during difficult times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School
Dalhart, TX05.2014
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Transfer Techniques
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Care
- Cultural Sensitivity
Timeline
PCA/Travel CNA
Elara Caring
05.2023 - Current
Legacy Assisted Living
Coon Memorial Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2016
Nursing Home Worker
Coon Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School