TRISH SHUMAKER
Urbana,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant experienced in delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations. Achieved patient safety and satisfaction through exceptional bedside manner and keen observational skills. Focused on providing emotional support and assistance with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
RIVER HEIGHT NURSING HOME
Greenville, MS
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents and staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported residents with mobility challenges during therapy sessions.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
- Documented resident care accurately in electronic health records.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss resident care plans and updates.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality of care standards were met.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Shaved and positioned patients for surgeries, treatments, or examinations to ensure comfort and readiness. to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ruralville Nursing Home
Greenville, Mississippi
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents and staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
- Documented resident care accurately in electronic health records.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss resident care plans and updates.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality of care standards were met.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Applied Science Association Degree Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Training
High-Tech Vocational School
Memphis, Tn 10.2016 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant Program
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Grenada, MS 10.1998 - 12.1998
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
RIVER HEIGHT NURSING HOME
10.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ruralville Nursing Home
05.2022 - 06.2023
Applied Science Association Degree Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Training
High-Tech Vocational School
10.2016 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant Program
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
10.1998 - 12.1998