Alaina Thompson
Sycamore,IL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 3 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Vines Senior Homes
Elgin, IL
04.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL05-2024
Associate of Science -
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL05-2023
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Toileting assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relations
Certification
- BLS; MAY 2024
Timeline
CNA
Vines Senior Homes
04.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kishwaukee College
Associate of Science -
Kishwaukee College