Abby Wawak
Rolling Meadows,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Deer Park Senior Living
Deer Park, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting independence and self-esteem among residents.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, documenting changes to support healthcare team decisions.
- Improved resident quality of life by developing and implementing personalized care plans for each individual in the memory care unit.
CNA
Church Creek Senior Living
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisting residents in the BTR unit with the tasks of daily living including showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, transporting, and toileting in an assisted memory care setting. Providing high-quality care for the residents ensuring they are being cared while following RN or LPN instructions as needed.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens #3512
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Assists Pharmacists by managing and stocking inventory, receiving and verifying prescriptions from customers, maintaining records of patient medications, providing customer service to customers in the store and the drive-thru, communicating with doctors and other providers, and billing and insurance companies.
CNA
The Moorings of Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisting residents with the tasks of daily living including showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, transporting, and toileting in an assisted and skilled care setting. Providing high-quality care for the elderly ensuring they were being cared for properly. Following RN or LPN instructions as care is needed.
Lifeguard
Chicagoland Pool Management, Nelson Sports Complex
Rolling Meadows, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Serving as a hardworking and dedicated lifeguard, providing patrons with a safe swimming environment, by enforcing rules and scanning my zones to prevent drowning and other injury related incidents. Teaching private and group lessons to children aged 2-12 how to swim and basic swim skills during mornings. Guiding preschool campers ages 3-6 before public swimming on pool safety and basic skills.
Brand Ambassador
OFFLINE by Aerie, Woodfield Mall
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted customers while shopping to help provide style advice, locate items, and transition to a dressing room while managing and stocking inventory and completing customer transactions while providing a positive experience and good customer service as a team.
Lifeguard
Jeff Ellis Management, Nelson Sports Complex
05.2021 - 08.2021
- I served as a hardworking and dedicated lifeguard, providing patrons with a safe swimming environment, by enforcing rules and scanning my zones to prevent drowning and other injury related incidents.
Education
bachelor’s degree - Healthcare Services And Sciences: Pre-PA
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Rolling Meadows High School
Rolling Meadows, IL05.2023
Skills
- IL CNA: 4/30/2022- Updated on registry in June 2025
- MI CNA: 9/16/24
- CPR- 7/30/2024
Timeline
CNA
Deer Park Senior Living
06.2025 - Current
CNA
Church Creek Senior Living
06.2024 - 02.2025
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens #3512
01.2023 - 06.2024
CNA
The Moorings of Arlington Heights
10.2022 - 12.2022
Lifeguard
Chicagoland Pool Management, Nelson Sports Complex
05.2022 - 08.2022
Brand Ambassador
OFFLINE by Aerie, Woodfield Mall
12.2021 - 05.2022
Lifeguard
Jeff Ellis Management, Nelson Sports Complex
05.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Rolling Meadows High School
bachelor’s degree - Healthcare Services And Sciences: Pre-PA
Western Michigan University
Extracurriculars
WMU women in STEM club: May 2025-present
WMU CHHS club: August 2025-present