Shelby Irwin
Madrid
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at Kennybrook Village, excelling in patient care and healthcare coordination. Skilled in vital signs documentation and providing emotional support, I have significantly enhanced patient wellbeing. Offering caring and supportive approach, well-suited for providing high-quality care to individuals. Brings foundational understanding of caregiving principles and ability to quickly learn and implement new care techniques. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in a clinical technician role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Jonathon LaCroix
08.2024 - Current
- Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
Kennybrook Village
09.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Lori Walton Speech Therapy- Broadlawns Medical
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-2025
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-2022
Skills
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Vital signs documentation
- Early intervention
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare coordination
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Autism spectrum support
- Basic life support
Certification
Basic Life Support CPR
Mandatory Reporter Adult and Child
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Jonathon LaCroix
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
Kennybrook Village
09.2022 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Lori Walton Speech Therapy- Broadlawns Medical
01.2021 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
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