Shelley Lazure
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide known for effective communication, patient advocacy, and chronic disease management. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and independence through compassionate support and precise documentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Atlantic Home Health Care
Peoria, Arizona
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort.
- Administered medications per care plans and physician instructions.
- Monitored patient health, reporting changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients and staff safety.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Educated patients on health management and self-care techniques.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Home Health Aide
Critical Nurse Staffing
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Delivered compassionate companionship to enhance client emotional wellbeing.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care activities.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
Quality Assurance Field Specialist
Bard/BD
Tempe, Arizona
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Inspected medical devices for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Conducted thorough examinations using precision measuring instruments and tools.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address quality concerns effectively.
- Documented inspection results and identified non-conformance issues promptly.
- Trained junior inspectors on inspection techniques and best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed engineering documents such as drawings, schematics, work instructions, and process validations related to the manufacture of medical devices.
- Assisted in root cause analysis investigations into identified nonconformances or defective products.
- Verified accuracy of documentation related to the production of medical devices.
- Participated in internal audits of Quality Management System processes as a member of the audit team.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Emergency disaster response
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- EMT Training
- Hazardous Waste Management
- First aid and safety
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Chronic disease management
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Patient advocacy
- State regulations
- Study Coordinator
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Atlantic Home Health Care
09.2020 - Current
Quality Assurance Field Specialist
Bard/BD
05.2015 - 08.2018
Home Health Aide
Critical Nurse Staffing
01.2015 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College