Overview
Work History
Education
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Shellie Mccombs

Clymer,PA

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

IRMC
Indiana, PA
12.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Secretry/Medical Assistant

IPG
Indiana, PA
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.

Nursing Assistant

IRMC
Indiana, PA
04.2018 - 10.2022
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.

Nursing Assistant/Med Tech

Rose Haven Personal Care Home
Indiana, PA
08.2003 - 06.2018
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greater Johnstown Serior High School
Johnstown, PA
06-1991

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

IRMC
12.2022 - Current

Secretry/Medical Assistant

IPG
10.2021 - 12.2022

Nursing Assistant

IRMC
04.2018 - 10.2022

Nursing Assistant/Med Tech

Rose Haven Personal Care Home
08.2003 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Greater Johnstown Serior High School

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