Alisha Chandler
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am currently looking for a part time/ full time position in an environment that offers a greater challenge, increased benefits for family, and the opportunity to help the company advance efficiently and productively. Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician Pediatrics/Adult
Loyola University Medical Center
Chicago, United States
04.2022 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
CNA, Med Surg ; Labor and Delivery, and Pediatric
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
Harvey, IL
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Inserted catheters
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Clinicals
Chicago Ridge Nursing Home
Chicago, IL-Illinois
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Dental Assistant/ Office Assistant
TCA Health
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Operating room skilled
Dental Assistant
Lawndale Christian Health Center Dental
Chicago, IL
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
- Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Certified Dental Assistant
Internship:Family Dental Care of Sycamore (815)-764-5238)
dekalb, Illinois
04.2018 - 04.2018
- Warmly greeted patients and helped them fill out intake and consent forms.
- Took dental radiographs, following strict patient protection rules.
- Made dental impressions used in diagnostics, opposing models, and study casts.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
- Displayed expert use of Dentrix computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments.
- Completed patient paperwork and scanned into Dentrix system.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments.
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sarah E Goode STEM Academy
7651 South Homan AveAssociate of Science - Certificated Dental Assistant
Kishwaukee College, Malta
Malta, IL05.
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Chicago IL05.2024
Skills
- Speaking
- Sales and Marketing
- Customer and Personal Service
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Computer literate
- Website Creation 2015
- Active Listening
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental radiography
- Detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Oral surgery
- Epic
- Vital Signs Collection
- Patient Positioning
- Phlebotomy Training
Accomplishments
- A/B Honor Roll, 2012-2016
- Perfect Attendance,2009-2016
- Superstar Innovation Award,2012
- Leadership Award,2012
- Outstanding Achievement in Customer Satisfaction, 2015
- Dean's List Malcom X College
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant in State of IL .
- CPR certified.
- Certified Teacher Assistant .
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician Pediatrics/Adult
Loyola University Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
CNA, Med Surg ; Labor and Delivery, and Pediatric
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
08.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/Clinicals
Chicago Ridge Nursing Home
08.2021 - 08.2021
Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Lurie Children's Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021
Dental Assistant/ Office Assistant
TCA Health
01.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Dental Assistant
Internship:Family Dental Care of Sycamore (815)-764-5238)
04.2018 - 04.2018
Dental Assistant
Lawndale Christian Health Center Dental
12.2017 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Sarah E Goode STEM Academy
Associate of Science - Certificated Dental Assistant
Kishwaukee College, Malta
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College