Shelly Meenahan
Nambucca Heads,NSW
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer
Raleigh Urunga Masonic Village
10.2019 - Current
- Medication administration.
- Assisting consumers with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisting with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Using equipment such as lifts, walkers, wheelchairs to safely improve accessibility, mobility and independence.
- Maintain accurate records of consumer care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal outcomes.
- Implement safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the care home environment.
- Improve consumer well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Deliver personal hygiene assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting all while maintaining privacy and dignity.
Stay at Home Mother
Homemaker
01.2010 - 10.2019
Phlebotomist
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Beauty Therapist
Sheer Elegance Day Spa
01.2001 - 07.2003
- Supported reception efficiency by taking phone calls, inputting appointments and collecting payments.
- Handled stocking and cleaning of both therapeutic workspaces and the front office.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to protect customers from risk of infection.
- Recorded notes for reference including customer preferences and services delivered.
- Performed facials, spa body treatments, swedish and aromatherapy massage, waxing, manicure and pedicure treatments and IPL laser hair removal.
- Promoted salon-exclusive products to increase retail sales.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE NSW
Coffs Harbour01.2024
Certificate III - Individual Support
TAFE NSW
Coffs Harbour, NSW06.2019
Certificate IV - Laboratory Technology
TAFE Tasmania
Launceston, TAS12.2007
Timeline
Carer
Raleigh Urunga Masonic Village
10.2019 - Current
Stay at Home Mother
Homemaker
01.2010 - 10.2019
Phlebotomist
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
03.2008 - 01.2010
Beauty Therapist
Sheer Elegance Day Spa
01.2001 - 07.2003
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Individual Support
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV - Laboratory Technology
TAFE Tasmania