Jessica Whitmire
Shamokin
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Seilingrove center
Seilingrove
08.2023 - 08.2025
- I care for residents with intellectual disabilities, behavioral issues, dementia, tracheostomy residents, autistic residents, dual diagnosis, 18 yr Olds and ++++
- Provided daily personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and hygiene.
- Assisted with mobility and transportation of residents throughout the facility.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for all residents.
- Documented patient activities and care provided in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Supported recreational activities, fostering social engagement among residents.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Nurse Technician
Work force
Bloomsburg
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Take workers temperature before they started their Shifts, Reason I left because our services no longer Needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety standards.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
Commercial and residential cleaning
Millers Cleaning Service
Danville
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Cleaned for business such as Geisinger, USG Gypsum, Careworks and law offices.
- Performed laboratory duties such as cleaning and organizing lab space, disposing of hazardous materials, and restocking supplies.
- Set up high-pressure pumps, vacuums and water-based systems to complete cleaning jobs.
- Installed, maintained and repaired HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Repaired and maintained hearing aids through cleaning, programming, adjusting, troubleshooting and replacing components as needed.
Nurse Aid
Private In Home Care Giver
Zion Grove
05.2012 - 12.2018
- I cared for Gregory in his home I would administer his meds, drive him to Dr. appointments, run errands, clean, Pretty much anything he needed.
Home Care Provider
Gregory peifer
Zion Grove
05.2012 - 12.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans effectively.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients during care sessions.
- Implemented mobility assistance techniques to promote client independence.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
Education
GED -
Katy High⁷
Katy, TX 09.2005 - 12/2006
Berwick Area High
Berwick, PASkills
- Vital signs
- Direct support
- Alzheimer's care
- Patient monitoring
- Dementia care
- First aid
- Cna
- Cooking
- Laundry
- Nursing home experience
- Documentation review
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Team cooperation
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Cultural sensitivity
- Clinical documentation
- End-of-life care
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Emergency response
- Physical stamina
- Patient transfers
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate communication
- Lifting and transferring
- Bathing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Health monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Geriatric care
- Family support and assistance
- Quality assurance
- Range of motion exercises
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Performing patient intakes
- Positioning patients
- Compassionate caregiver
- Helping with medication
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Colostomy care
- Chronic disease management
- Inpatient care
- Patient relations
- Respiratory equipment training
- Ambulation assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Intake recording
- Observing responses
- Admitting support
- Vital sign recording
- Oxygen therapy
- Transporting patients
- Bedside manner
- Reliable transportation
- Wound care specialist
Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant, 01/01/24, 01/01/27
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- CNA, 01/01/24, 01/01/27
- Driver's license, 06/01/22, 06/01/26
Timeline
CNA
Seilingrove center
08.2023 - 08.2025
Nurse Technician
Work force
08.2020 - 06.2021
Commercial and residential cleaning
Millers Cleaning Service
01.2019 - 11.2020
Home Care Provider
Gregory peifer
05.2012 - 12.2017
Nurse Aid
Private In Home Care Giver
05.2012 - 12.2018
GED -
Katy High⁷
09.2005 - 12/2006
Berwick Area High