Shelia Gamble
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
With a proven track record at Home Instead Senior Care Home care, I excel in delivering compassionate patient care and efficient home health assistance. Skilled in both elder care and specialty care , my expertise spans from vital signs monitoring to enhancing patient wellness. Demonstrated success in improving patient care and satisfaction, I bring a blend of empathetic patient interaction and technical proficiency to any healthcare team.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Orange Park, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
Veterinarian Technician
Park West Animal Hospital
Orange Park, FL
04.2000 - 05.2011
- Enhanced patient care by performing diagnostic tests and analyzing results accurately.
- Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining organized records of patients, medications, and treatments.
- Restrained animals of all sizes appropriately during veterinary examinations and when immunizations were given.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Veterinary Technician
Black Creek Animal Hospital
Middleburg, FL
11.1997 - 07.1999
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Veterinary Technician
Lem Turner Animal Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
06.1993 - 08.1995
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
Education
CNA Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Diligent Hands CNA Training
Jacksonville, FL06.2024
CPR Training - CPR
Red Cross
Orange Park, FL08.2022
High School Diploma -
First Coast High School
Jacksonville, FL06.1993
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- Patient transportation
- ADL support
- Elder Care
- Special Needs Care
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Dementia Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certification
CNA certification
CPR/AED certification
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
08.2022 - Current
Veterinarian Technician
Park West Animal Hospital
04.2000 - 05.2011
Veterinary Technician
Black Creek Animal Hospital
11.1997 - 07.1999
Veterinary Technician
Lem Turner Animal Hospital
06.1993 - 08.1995
CNA Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Diligent Hands CNA Training
CPR Training - CPR
Red Cross
High School Diploma -
First Coast High School