Shaelah Oden
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Virginia
Summary
My professional background demonstrates a unique combination of healthcare, psychology, and human resources experience, positioning me as a highly adaptable individual capable of navigating diverse career paths. I have shown resilience and adaptability, both crucial in roles that demand quick responses and dynamic decision-making. Beginning as an LPN and transitioning from military Human Resources roles, I have developed a repertoire of skills spanning healthcare management to direct patient care.
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in psychiatric patient support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Patient Caregiver
Synergy Home Care
05.2025 - Current
- Providing non-medical assistance to clients in their home
- Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Performing housekeeping tasks, including laundering clothes and linens, washing dishes, and vacuuming
- Organizing clients’ schedules and planning appointments; transportation to appointments when necessary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Angels of Care Pediatrics
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Medication administration
- Assessing feeding tube placement and patency
- Administering tube feeding and cleansing the incision site
- Tracheostomy cleaning, incursion, and patency
Bayfront Health Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Medical Surgical
St. Joseph’s Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Psych/Behavioral Health
Palm Garden Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Medical Surgical, Geriatrics
Human Resources Manager
US Army Reserve
12.2015 - 06.2021
- Organized and executed national and international seminars and briefings for incoming personnel
- Created and sustained a new data tracking system for correspondence and incoming personnel for four companies
- Provided customer service to organization employees with a 100% satisfaction rate
Human Resource Assistant
Department of the US Army
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Functioned as a liaison between Human Resources Command (HRC) and four companies within the corporation.
- Resolved more than 200 human resources issues/concerns, providing workable solutions for installations with a 24-hour turnaround
- Prepared and processed military 80 personnel financial transactions and 20 written documents in accordance with organizational guidance and regulations
Human Resources Manager
US Army
10.2010 - 04.2015
- Prepared and maintained employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, awards, rewards, and promotions for more than 250 soldiers
- Researched, compiled, and examined data, summarized findings in a written report, and memorandum or general correspondence, monthly for 125 employees
- Conducted employee training classes for over 30 soldiers monthly
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New England College
Henniker05-2026
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Herzing University
Tampa04-2025
Skills
- Client/Family education
- Medication Management
- Tracheostomy care, suctioning, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments
- Enteral feeding: NG/PEG tube care and tube feeding
Certification
Apr 2025 Herzing University completed 4 semesters in nursing core
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Angels of Care Pediatrics
07.2025 - 03.2026
Patient Caregiver
Synergy Home Care
05.2025 - Current
Bayfront Health Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
St. Joseph’s Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2024
Palm Garden Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - 06.2024
Human Resource Assistant
Department of the US Army
11.2017 - 05.2019
Human Resources Manager
US Army Reserve
12.2015 - 06.2021
Human Resources Manager
US Army
10.2010 - 04.2015
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Herzing University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New England College