Amani Liggins
Yorkville ,IL
Summary
Dedicated, Sweet and loving CNA with a proven track record at Northwestern Hospital and Alden Of Waterford excelling in patient transfers and providing compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and empathetic patient support, consistently enhancing patient comfort and safety. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Alden Of Waterford
Aurora, IL
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Hospital
Geneva, IL
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Supported needs of 9+ residents under long-term care.
- assisted with EKG’s, Blood sugars , and vital taking
CNA
Herritage Woods of Yorkville
Yorkville, IL
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Passed Scheduled Medication
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Nursing
Southern Illinois of Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Wound care
- Multitasking and organization
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Direct patient care
- Inpatient care
Certification
CNA
BLS,CPR
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
CNA
Herritage Woods of Yorkville
05.2023 - 03.2024
CNA
Alden Of Waterford
02.2022 - Current
Nursing
Southern Illinois of Edwardsville