Brenda Sheehan
Gardner
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide and newly Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with extensive experience at Advantage Nursing Company, recognized for enhancing patient care quality through diligent monitoring of vital signs and promoting safety. Skilled in developing personalized care plans and fostering strong relationships with patients, ensuring dignity and comfort in daily living activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Private Family Care
06.2023 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
Home Health Aide
Advantage Nursing Company
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Responded to patient calls efficiently, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
- Supported nurses in administering medications and treatments as directed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nursing Assistant
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Fitchburg, MA01-2026
High School Diploma -
Woburn High
Woburn, MA05.1991
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Certified in CPR
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Eagerness to learn
- Emotional support and companionship
- First aid and safety
- Reliability
- Assistance with personal hygiene
- Meal assistance
- Direct patient support
- CNA certification
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant: CNA102351
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Family Care
06.2023 - 06.2025
Home Health Aide
Advantage Nursing Company
01.2018 - 06.2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nursing Assistant
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
High School Diploma -
Woburn High