Open To Work
SHELLYANN O'CONNOR
McKinleyville
Work Preference
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandwich Artist
Subway restaurants
McKinleyville, California
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Prepared fresh sandwiches using quality ingredients and customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas and equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders and addressing inquiries
- Operated cash register, processed transactions, and provided accurate change.
- Assisted customers in selecting menu items and provided recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed throughout shifts.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Checked expiration dates on products to ensure freshness of items served to customers.
- Organized inventory for efficient restocking of products.
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Eureka, California
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and needs.
- Documented client progress and reported any changes to supervisors.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and client needs.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure consistent care and support for clients.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Aide Assistant
Alder Bay Assisted Living
Eureka, California
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' well-being.
- Assisted with ambulation utilizing proper body mechanics techniques when transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair.
- Respected the rights of clients by maintaining confidentiality of all information related to their personal lives.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may indicate a need for intervention or adjustment in treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns for review by medical staff.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure quality care was delivered consistently across shifts.
- Adhered to infection control guidelines while providing direct patient care services.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using appropriate interventions as required.
- Helped maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained cleanliness of living spaces to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Hospital
Eureka, California
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records system.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Elderly Caregiver
Humboldt Senior Resource Center
Eureka, CA
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided personalized care and assistance with daily living activities for elderly clients.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to enhance social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Monitored clients' health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Assisted in medication management, ensuring compliance with prescribed regimens.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals, ensuring prompt medical attention.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eureka High School
Eureka, CA06.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant - Basic Patient Care
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA05.2021
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA06.2026
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA06.2026
Skills
Wound care management
Light housekeeping
Preparing meals
Alzheimer's care
CPR certification
Care team collaboration
Recording vital signs
HIPAA
Catheter care
Collecting specimens
Monitoring fluids
Patient feeding
ADL assistance
Cash register operation
Customer service
Task prioritization
Continuous learning mindset
Communication skills
Time management
Strong interpersonal skills
Multitasking and organization
Healthcare knowledge
Networking skills
Data management
Problem solving
Documentation and recordkeeping
Transportation services
Basic mathematics
Medication administration
Verbal and written communication
Bedside care
LANGUAGES
Patois & English
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Humboldt Senior Resource Center
12.2025 - 06.2026
Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2025
Aide Assistant
Alder Bay Assisted Living
10.2022 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
07.2022 - 05.2023
Sandwich Artist
Subway restaurants
09.2017 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
College of The Redwoods
High School Diploma -
Eureka High School
Certified Nurse Assistant - Basic Patient Care
College of The Redwoods
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
College of The Redwoods