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Jessica Weston-Shaver

Summary

Nursing Assistant with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Expertise in developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric care facility residents.

Patient-focused with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

MILC -Maximizing Independent Living Choices
10.2014 - Current
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Personal Caregiver

RCIL - Resource Center For Independent Living
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide, Private Duty Case

Raymond Harvey
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Personal Care Aide / Home Health

Rodney & Marjorie Abare
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Angels Inn Adult Home
12.2012 - 01.2014

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  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards

Certified Nursing Assistant

Birchwood Health Care Center
03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy of Northern New York
08.2004 - 06.2009
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Housekeeper

Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels
04.1991 - 02.1994
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.

Education

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy Technician

Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY
12.2023

GED -

Jefferson - Lewis Boces
20104 Arsenal Street Watertown NY 13601
09.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Jefferson Lewis Boces
Watertown, NY
02.2004

Home Health Aide -

Jefferson County Public Health
Watertown, NY
02.2004

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Client Documentation
  • Catheter Care

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personal Caregiver

RCIL - Resource Center For Independent Living
02.2022 - 04.2023

Nursing Assistant

MILC -Maximizing Independent Living Choices
10.2014 - Current

Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide, Private Duty Case

Raymond Harvey
09.2014 - 06.2017

Personal Care Aide / Home Health

Rodney & Marjorie Abare
01.2014 - 09.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Angels Inn Adult Home
12.2012 - 01.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Birchwood Health Care Center
03.2010 - 02.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy of Northern New York
08.2004 - 06.2009

Housekeeper

Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels
04.1991 - 02.1994

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy Technician

Jefferson Community College

GED -

Jefferson - Lewis Boces

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Jefferson Lewis Boces

Home Health Aide -

Jefferson County Public Health
Jessica Weston-Shaver