Alysha Spruill
Chatham,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Shiftkey
Springfield , IL
02.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
CNA
Reflections Memory Care
Chatham, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian village
Lincoln, IL
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Care Coordinator
Access2Care
Houston, TX
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
- Placed outbound customer service or customer satisfaction calls to follow up on issues.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
CNA Student
Clinicals CNA, Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
Education
CNA
Fishes & Loaves Vocational And Literacy Center
Springfield, IL04.2022
GED -
GED Testing Place
Springfield, IL01.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Lincoln Land Community College
Jacksonville, ILSkills
- Vital signs
- Nursing
- Technical Support
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Charting Expertise
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Documenting Behaviors
- Recording Vital Signs
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Inpatient Care
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
April 2022-Present
Basic Life Support (BLS)
March 2022 - March 2024
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Before getting my Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, I had my own nail business and also was a stay at home mom. I always wanted to work in the medical field and getting my CNA was the first step. I am now continuing by taking a CMA class with Lincoln Land Community College and I look forward to continuing my nursing education.
Education
Springfield, IL,Springfield, IL,true,Jacksonville, IL
Contact
Chatham, IL 62629
Timeline
CNA
Shiftkey
02.2024 - Current
CNA
Reflections Memory Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian village
01.2023 - 02.2023
Care Coordinator
Access2Care
09.2022 - 02.2023
CNA Student
Clinicals CNA, Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
CNA
Fishes & Loaves Vocational And Literacy Center
GED -
GED Testing Place
Certified Medical Assistant
Lincoln Land Community College