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MaryJane Cumberland

Philadelphia,MS

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner. Experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments, hospitals, hospice and home health.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Servants Heart Homecare
Meridian, MS
03.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Visiting Angels Home Care
Flowood, MS
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laird Hospital
Union, MS
11.2007 - 09.2012
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance

East Central Community College
Decatur, MS

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Electronic Charting
  • Transporting patients
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Collecting specimens
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Quality Assurance
  • Infection control procedures
  • Patient-focused care
  • Care plan implementation
  • Patient Lifting
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Patient Care
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Patient Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Geriatric Care
  • Bedside manner
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Outpatient Care
  • Meal Planning
  • Patient Assessments
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Basic Life Support
  • Valid [State] driver's license
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Compassionate
  • Quick problem solver
  • Reliable transportation
  • Pediatric Care
  • Adaptable
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Preparing meals
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Safety Precautions
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Inpatient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Family support and assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Specimen Collection
  • Toileting assistance
  • Urinary Catheter Care
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Positioning Patients
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Colostomy Care
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • CNA Certification
  • Patient Observation
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Emergency Response

Affiliations

In my spare time I enjoy spending time on the water, reading, traveling and. spending time with family.

Certification

  • Certified Nurses Assistant in the state of Mississippi and Oklahoma with current applications into Florida and several other states.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Visiting Angels Home Care
04.2022 - 10.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Servants Heart Homecare
03.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laird Hospital
11.2007 - 09.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance

East Central Community College

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