Amira I. Shumate
Pittstown,NJ
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with over 4 years of experience in health in various roles. Proven ability to provide exceptional care to diverse patient populations, including individuals with chronic illnesses and end-of-life needs. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, administering basic medical care, maintaining patient comfort and dignity. Well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Adept at building strong relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams, fostering trust and effective communication. Seeking to leverage hands-on experience and commitment to patient-centered care to excel in nursing school and contribute to the field as a future registered nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Hunterdon Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Provided diligent post-operative care for joint patients, closely monitoring patients for signs of complications while ensuring their comfort during recovery periods.
- Conducted post mortem care, maintaining high standards of dignity and professionalism.
- Worked 878 hours during employment.
Home Health Hospice Aide
Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a home health hospice setting.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved ones during hospice care, empowering them to be active participants in the caregiving process.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient progress, aiding in the assessment of care plan effectiveness.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Promoted a holistic approach to end-of-life care by incorporating various relaxation techniques such as music therapy or aromatherapy into daily routines.
- Noted any significant changes in charts and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Worked 1280 hours during employment.
Patient Care Technician
Overlook Medical Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications to report to the Registered Nurse.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Able to remove foley catheters when directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.
- Performed blood draws for blood cultures or labs that were ordered by the Physicians.
- Worked 480 hours during employment.
Clinical Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Somerset Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA guidelines and institutional policies regarding patient confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information responsibly.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently conducting vital sign assessments and recording accurate data in electronic health records.
- Served as a trusted mentor and preceptor for new Clinical Care Technicians joining the team, sharing knowledge and best practices while promoting ongoing professional development.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Streamlined patient flow by efficiently managing room assignments, bed turnover, and accommodating special requests or needs when possible.
- Performed test such as EKG, urine and stool samples.
- Worked 8410.58 hours during employment.
Direct Support Professional
Enable Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported consumers to medical appointments.
- Trained to distribute medications to consumers to maintain and support their health conditions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Worked 1090 hours during employment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Health Professions
Kean University
Union, NJ01-2025
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Somerset, NJ06-2019
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs documentation
- Foley catheter care
- Seizure precautions
- Specimen collection
- Healthcare operations
- ADL support
- End-of-life care
- Dementia care
- Respiratory care
- CPR/AED/First Aide certification
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Wound care
- Phlebotomy
- Geriatric, Orthopedic, Oncology, Emergency Room, Med Surg, Cardiology, Psychiatry, ICU/CCU, Labor and Delivery care
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - NJ State Board of Nursing
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
License Number: 26NH21283100
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Hunterdon Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Home Health Hospice Aide
Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Overlook Medical Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Somerset Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Enable Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - NJ State Board of Nursing
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
License Number: 26NH21283100
Bachelor of Science - Biology Health Professions
Kean University
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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