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Meet Melissa
41yrs
female
Speaks English
I specialize in the care of medically fragile children/young adults and adults with disabilities.
I was a recreation & aquatics specialist for medically...
I specialize in the care of medically fragile children/young adults and adults with disabilities. I was a recreation & aquatics specialist for medically fragile children, prior to becoming an LPN. Skill set includes, but not limited to; - g/j tube feeding and medication administration. - ventilator care - tracheostomy care - suctioning - wound care - stoma care - respiratory treatments - glucose checks - blood pressure monitoring - chest physical therapy and ABI therapy - catheter care - seizure monitoring and care - AAC devices; TalkTec, Go Talk & Dyna Vox. - adaptive sign language & eye gaze technology - communication boards; PECS - OT, PT & Speech therapies
Highlights
Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Youth (1 to 11 years)
Teen (12-17 years)
Adult (18-64 years)
Senior (65+)
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Blindness/visual impairment
Cerebral Palsy
Cognitive disabilities
Developmental delays
Down syndrome
Mental illness
Mobility challenges
Sensory Integration Disorder
Speech delay
CPR training
First Aid training
Licensed Practicing Nurse
Melissa can also help with:
Epi pen injections
Insulin injections
Repositioning
Respiratory care
Seizure attendance
G tubes
