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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kristin Shimmins

Beloit,WI

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Meriter Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and support families during challenging times, while efficiently managing daily living activities and maintaining a safe environment. A reliable team player committed to quality healthcare.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Meriter Hospital
Madison, WI
08.2022 - Current
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rock Haven Alaska
Janesville, WI
09.2015 - 06.2025
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Health Aid
Genoa City, WI
06.2020 - 05.2024
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
08-2001

High School Diploma -

Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit, WI
06-1998

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care
  • EMR documentation
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Specimen collection
  • Housekeeping procedures
  • Patient transportation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient lifting
  • Colostomy care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Toileting assistance
  • Preparing meals
  • Collecting vital signs
  • End-of-life care
  • Helping with medication
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Light housekeeping
  • Safety precautions
  • Infection control procedures
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Quick problem solver
  • Valid [state] driver's license
  • Vital sign recording
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Admitting support
  • General housekeeping
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • IV maintenance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Positioning patients
  • Family support and assistance
  • Reliable team player
  • Transporting patients

Accomplishments

DAISY AWARD

Certification

Med Tech

Cna

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Meriter Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Health Aid
06.2020 - 05.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rock Haven Alaska
09.2015 - 06.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Blackhawk Technical College

High School Diploma -

Beloit Memorial High School

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