Tricia Shanks
Westfield ,IN
Summary
Senior nursing student with a strong background in caregiving, leadership, and community engagement developed over 16 years of being a full time parent and volunteer project manager. Dedicated to supporting patients with empathy, professionalism, and evidenced based care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Westfield Washington Schools
2022.08 - 2023.01
Provided direct support to students with developmental, cognitive, and emotional needs. Restarted the Community Job Coach Program. Connected students with local businesses and structured work experiences. Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and families to support IEPs.
Residential Real Estate Agent
FC Tucker
2007.01 - 2008.12
Obtained Real Estate license from FC Tucker.
Completed home sales and purchasing process for clients.
Assitant Media Buyer
Echopoint Media
2005.08 - 2007.08
Assisted Media buyers on purchase orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianpolis, IN2026-05
Certification - Health And Wellness
NASM Personal Training Certificate
Indianapolis2018-05
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Purdue University
West Lafayette 2004-05
Skills
- Active listener
- Empathy and rapport building
- Familiarity with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance-use patterns
- Boundary setting and professionalism
- Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Reliable and self directed
- Care planning and prioritization
- Process Improvement
- Teaching, Coaching, and motivating others
- Relationship Building
- Flexible
- Calendar and information Management
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Westfield Washington Schools
2022.08 - 2023.01
Residential Real Estate Agent
FC Tucker
2007.01 - 2008.12
Assitant Media Buyer
Echopoint Media
2005.08 - 2007.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Certification - Health And Wellness
NASM Personal Training Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Purdue University
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Caregiver and Guardian
Westfield August 2017 - December 2023
Legal Guardian and Caregiver for Grandmother with Alzheimers Dementia. In home full time caregiver for 10 months in 2017. Managed medical, emotional and social needs through her progressive placement in assisted living, nursing home and memory care unit.